Heritage Charities
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St Mary's Oxted Heritage Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair and restoration of St Mary's Church Oxted, and any buildings situated within the curtilage of the church including the hall, and the construction of any buildings within the curtilage.The Oxted community hall appeal committee was been formed to manage the project and raise funds for a new community hall. This appeal has now been wound up as it has achieved its objective.
The Friends Of Langridge Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo raise funds from the friends of Langridge Church for the general repair and upkeep of the Church.
Maldon Archaeological And Historical Group
HeritageEducation of public in archaeology and history - Maldon. Establishing comprehensive system of field surveys, recording & emergency system to deal with archaeological and historical features threatened with destruction. Securing facilities for conservation, research, publication, exhibitions & liaising with similar bodies.
Friends Of St Paulinus Church Crayford
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTHE "FRIENDS" ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEDIEVAL ST PAULINUS CHURCH, CRAYFORD AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Church Estate
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo make grants to the PCC of St Peter-Ad-Vincula, Roydon 'for the beautification, restoration and repair of the Church' .
The Royal Observer Corps Museum Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, HousingTo provide, and promote a public museum containing a collection of artefacts, a library of books, video and audio tapes illustrating the work of the Royal Observer Corps and associated subjects such as aircraft recognition, The Royal Air Force, Home and Civil Defence. To provide facilities for the education of students and interested persons by using the collections for research and local history.
The Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum
HeritageProvision and management of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum. Primarily concerned with the preservation of items and historical records relating to the Worcestershire Hussars (Yeomanry) for educational purposes.
City Of Southampton Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote and encourage the following aims:-a) To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningb) To stimulate public interest in the history of Southamptonc) To encourage preservation of features of historic interestd) To hold meetings, talks and visits in accordance with the above aimse) To publish articles, books etc in accordance with the above aims
The Landor (local History) Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWe are a local history society that is established for the public benefit to serve Rugeley and its surrounding villages.Our aim is to 1) stimulate public interest in the area2) to promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area3) to secure the preservation, protection,development and improvement of features in historic or public interest.
The Friends Of St. Nicholas' Church, Beedon
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Beedon assists in the restoration and maintenance of the fabric, the fitments and the grounds of our village church, and promotes interest in the history and architecture of the building, dating from 1220. This is done by fund-raising and by providing voluntary labour.
Guildhall Library Centenary Fund
Arts, HeritageTo advance the education and training of the public, in particular but not exclusively by the purchase of works of art, books, prints and articles of historical, archaeological or literary interest for the Guildhall Library.
United Charities(checkley And Upper Tean)
Heritageincome received from historical investments. Grants given out to those in need who live in the parish of checkley, tean and hollington.
The Cowbridge And District Museum Trust
HeritageThe provision of a museum for the advancement of pubic education, comprising the existing collection together with other exhibits or items that may from time to time be comprised in the trust fund. To preserve these objects as a collection.To support other organisations with similar objectives.
Marton War Memorial Playing Fields Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides a sports field for the use of the people of Marton and subsidise the provisioning of kit and equipment.
The St John's Church Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionThe Fund exists to support the maintenance and repair of the fabric of St John's Church, Frome and its surrounds.
Messerschmitt Foundation Of Great Britain
Arts, Heritage, LeisureOffers technical advice and demonstrations of accuracy. Also offers access to library facilities for students and researchers and any interested party in motor and aviation history. Also has facilities for meetings for clubs, societies and similar groups.
Eckington And District Preservation And Historical Society
HeritageTo improve, protect and preserve for the benefit of the public, the country town/village of ECKINGTON & DISTRICT.
Charlton Kings Local And Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageCollects material and information concerning the history of Charlton Kings. Studies and publishes information collected. Stimulates public interest in, and appreciation of, local history. Undertakes other activities, on its own or in co-operation with others, to support the aims of the society detailed above.
War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of New Quay and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Bernard Oakley Gardens Trust Fund
Facilities, Heritagememorial garden
The York Bell Fund
Heritage, ReligionProvision and restoration of church bells within the City of York.
Fenstanton Church Estate
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionMaintenance of religious services, pastoral care within the parish, children's work, and maintaining the Grade 1 listed church.
Ashwell Village Trust
Heritage, ResearchTo promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the general public and the inhabitants of the Parish of Ashwell, lands and buildings of beauty or historic interest, ecological or scientific importance within the Parish, and generally to protect and preserve the character and amenities of the Parish for the benefit of the public.
The Callington Museum Trust
HeritageEDUCATION/TRAININGARTS/CULTUREENVIRONMENT/CONSERVATION/HERITAGEALL THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT IN AND AROUND THE CALLINGTON AREA.Information supplied worldwide on request
The Friends Of Great St Mary's Church Sawbridgeworth
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe "Friends" campaign to raise funds for the preservation, restoration and improvement of the fabric of the Parish Church of Great St. Mary's in Sawbridgeworth and the provision of articles for use in worship there.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,701 registered heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the heritage charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of heritage charities?
Heritage charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for heritage charities?
Across all heritage charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of heritage charities?
Heritage charities have an average annual income of £758k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.