Heritage Charities
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Lion Salt Works Trust
Heritage, ResearchSupport of a restored industrial heritage working museum at the site of the Lion Salt Works in Marston, Northwich, which was the last working open pan salt works in the UK and is now a scheduled monument. Also education by the interpretation of the history of the site and former proprietors, the heritage of salt making in Cheshire and elsewhere, the science of salt and related products.
7029 Clun Castle Limited
HeritageThe principal activity is the preservation of railway locomotives by voluntary means.
The Friends Of The Craven Museum
Associations, HeritageArts/Culture/Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Alton Building Preservation Trust
HeritagePreservation of the architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around Alton, Hampshire
Feminist Archive
Education, HeritagePreserve and catalogue donated collections, arrange public events and to make presentations on the Archive contents, undertake oral history interviews, develop educational curricula for secondary schools, produce a newsletter, maintain the website, collect new collections, provide open access for those who want to consult the collections. The Archive has two locations: Leeds and Bristol.
Charity Of George Tayler In The Parish Of Edington
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareContributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Church of Edington, and providing relief to inhabitants of the parish who are in financial need, hardship or distress.
Staplegrove Local History Society
HeritageRegular Monthly Meetings, typically with a speaker talking on some aspect of Local History
Dame Elizabeth Gresham's Charities
Heritage, ReligionDame Elizabeth Gresham Trust. This bequest was made to Henfield in the 17th century and is managed by 8 trustees. The charity's principal income is from the grazing rent of two fields in Henfield and this income is distributed to organisations helping those in need at an annual church service which takes place on All Saints Day, 1st November.
The Stoneland And Village Hall Charity
Facilities, HeritageThe upkeep and maintenance of footpaths in the parish of Bishampton and support of the Village Hall in Bishampton.
The Botallack Trust
Heritage, ProfessionsPreservation of underground mines, mine buildings and mining heritage
The Friends Of Saint Clement's Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionSt. Clement's Church in Cambridge is a building of considerable historical and architectural importance. The Friends of St Clement's Church supports the preservation of the building to enable the building to be used by the Anglican congregation and allow public access to the building.
The Gissing Trust
HeritageThe Gissing Trust was founded in 1978 to preserve the birthplace of the Wakefield born novelist George Gissing (1857-1903). The Gissing Centre was opened in 1990 and its aims are to acquire and display objects connected with George Gissing and the literary history of Wakefield.
Stepney Historical Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageCurrent classifications education /training 102201 Children/young people202 Elderly/ Old people204 People of particular ethnic or racilal origins207 General public/ Mankind307 Provides advocacy/advice/ information.
William Hamilton Yatman's Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe repair and maintenance of the Tetbury Parish Church clock, chimes and mechanisms, and the repair of that portion of the church tower immediately adjoining the same.
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, HeritageThe Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.
New Mill War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageProvides buildings and space for community purposes; maintains the War Memorial Room.
South Wessex Archaeological Association
HeritageMonthy meetings held, incorporating illustrated talks with speakers on archaeology, travel in the UK and abroad, together with local places of interest.
Earls Barton Museum Trust
HeritageRun a museum of local historyHold heritage events for the local communityTake part in local history projects
The Topsham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture in Topsham area,To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the Topsham area andTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in and around Topsham.
St Mary's Church Fabric Charity
Heritage, ReligionSt Mary's Church Fabric Charity exists to ensure that the historic building of St Mary's Church in Maldon, Essex is maintained so that it is fit for its primary purpose of worship and for other community gatherings. It exists for the upkeep of the fabric of the building and for the purchase of any capital items which may be needed for the furtherance of its aims.
Charity For A War Memorial And For Benefit Of Inhabitants
HeritageTO PRESERVE A WAR MEMORIAL AND TO KEEP IT IN GOOD REPAIR AND IN GOOD CONDITION, AS A MEMORIAL OF THE GREAT WAR. THE PARCEL OF LAND SHALL BE USED AS PART OF THE VILLAGE STREET OR OTHERWISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF HEDDON-ON-THE-WALL.
The Whittlesea Society
HeritageConservation,local history,education,environment.
Cymdeithas Hanes Lla Nfairfechan/llanfairfechan Historical Society
HeritageTalks, visits and discussion groups.
The William And Emma Avery Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionEstablished to restore the XV century screen in Welby Church in memory of Wm & Emma Avery. Income from capital remaining to be used for:- (1) Maintaining the Rood screen. (2) Welfare of those living in the parish in particular the elderly and children, (3) General Church Purposes
H Copinger-Hill Charitable Trust
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance and upkeep of St Marys Church, Buxhall.
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.