Heritage Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The More Chapel Trust
Heritage, ReligionTrustees hold the income and capital of the fund for the maintenance and upkeep of the More Chapel and the parochial church of St. Peter in the village of More in the Diocese of Hereford
Bridgnorth Civic Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo promote and organise such activities as may be necessary for the preservation and improvement of the character and amenities of Bridgnorth, its riverside, and the town's rural surroundings including buildings, monuments, natural features and other features of historical, architectural or scenic interest.
Communications And Electronics Museum Trust
HeritageOffers grants, advice and support to organisations and individuals preserving, conserving or displaying historic communications and electronic equipment, and Directly preserving, conserving and displaying equipment, andEngaging in research and development activities for the support of national collections in this field
South West Herts Archaeological And Historical Society
HeritageThe charity promotes and encourages the study of archaeology and local history in South West Hertfordshire through a programme of lectures and events, such as excavations, visits to locations of archaeological and historical interest, and the production of a regular newsletter.
Interplast UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, ProfessionsInterplast UK engages in medical missions serving in developing countries and provides free reconstructive surgery for the underprivileged. This includes treating congenital abnormalities in children, eg cleft lip and/or palate, revision of scars following burns and restoring function in the case of hand injuries. Teams total 5-15 members (surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses).
Egham War Memorial Upkeep Fund
Facilities, HeritageThe Egham War Memorial Upkeep Fund is a trust set up in 1923 for the upkeep in perpetuity of the War Memorial in Egham Churchyard and in 1985 was amended to include the upkeep of other war memorials in the area of the former Civil Parish of Egham.
The Shottermill Great War Memorial Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGrants to local sports and social groups/associations
Wimborne Minster Preservation And Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionRestoration, preservation and improvement of the Minster Church in Wimborne, Dorset.
Friends Of Nurstead Parish Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo maintain repair restore preserve for the benefit of the public the fabric of the parish church of Nurstead
The Romford War Memorial (old Folk's) Club
Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureTo provide recreational, spiritual, educational physical and social facilities for old people. Under the terms of the trust deed.
Train Restoration Opportunities For Disabled (trod)
Charity and VCS support, HeritageNow that the local private railway (P.V.R.)is carrying passengers, and the line is now able to be extended over 3 refurbished bridges, This Charity will be able to help a 2nd railway. We aim to inject funding to convert a railway coach for use of the Disabled. We as a group have been formed and started raising funds since 1989 to get to this point of opening up this line for Disabled passengers.
Charity Of Viscountess Sumner Of Ibstone
Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareupkeep of churchyard, maintenance of memorial to Viscountess Sumner, relief of poverty in Ibstone
Cephas Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageTo promote the Christian vision to minister into the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the family of God. Our Twin Aim is Restoring and Rebuilding.
Cambridge Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Cambridge Historical Society was started in 1923 as the Faculty's first research seminar, the following year began publishing the Cambridge Historical Journal, one of the country's leading scholarly periodicals, and more recently has been making annual awards of small grants to support research.
The Friends Of The Beacon Museum
Associations, HeritageWe have had a joiner install 'protectors' surrounding 2 valuable paintings to protect them from any wilful damage whilst on display in the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria. We are members of BAFM and local History Groups and invite and pay for Lectures at The Beacon Museum.
The Museum Of Hunting Trust
HeritageEDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY AND PRACTISE OF HUNTING IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND THE UK GENERALLY BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE A MUSEUM OF HUNTING IN MELTON MOWBRAY OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY OF LEICESTERSHIRE.
The Institute For Archaeo-Metallurgical Studies
HeritageThe primary objectives of IAMS are the study of and research into the history and development of metallurgical processes in any part of the world. These objectives can be met by promoting and supporting international cooperation, by engaging in joint research, by setting up exhibitions, by undertaking archaeological expeditions, by teaching, lecturing and publishing relevant information.
Thomas Henry Wyatt
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionProvides funds towards the maintenance of the fabric of the church of St. Lawrence, Weston Patrick, Hampshire also towards the upkeep and maintenance of the churchyard.
Poor Fund Of Galeed Baptist Chapel
Heritage, Religion, Social welfare(1) The relief of members of the congregation of the Galeed Baptist Chapel, Brighton who are in need, hardship or distress.(2) The upkeep and maintenance of the Galeed Baptist Chapel, Brighton.
The Octagon Trust Fund (for James Gibb's Octagon And Orleans House Gallery,twickenham)
Arts, HeritageRestoration of James Gigg's Octagon Building in Twickenham.
Staines Town Society
HeritageA local residents charity concerned with the environment, the quality of life for residents, the planning and development of the area with the impact of office development and transport ,and in particular the protection of buildings and infrastructure including Conservation areas and Listed Buildings. Affiliated to the Georgian Society, the Victorian Society and CPRE.
The Friends Of The Church Of St Helen, Waddington
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of St Helen's Church provides financial support for the maintenance and upkeep of St Helen's Church in Waddington
Chalgrove Public Purposes Charity
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF CHALGROVE AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF ANY RECREATION GROUND TO WHICH SUCH INHABITANTS HAVE ACCESS
The Town Lands General Charity
Heritage, ReligionProvide one eighth of its net income for an Ecclesiastical Charity for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of Sternfield Parish Church and the remainder for the supply of coals to deserving residents and for any public purposes benefiting the inhabitants of Sternfield.
The Bull Charities
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance of War Memorial and Memorial playing field.
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.