Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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 Friends Of St Mary's Parish Church Handsworth Birmingham
Associations, Heritage, ReligionWe assist the P.C.C. of St Marys Handsworth to maintain and preserve the 12th century church which is grade II* English Heritage, and collect funds as a reserve to meet future expenses for same and we work for the public benefit, especially local inhabitants by stimulating interest in the upkeep of St Mary's Church and in its history, especially with James Watt, Matthew Boulton and William Murdock
The Putney Parish Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe restoration, development and maintenance of the churches of St Mary's and All Saints' in the Parish of Putney.
Stamford Wharf Trust
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Greater London & of the nation at large whatever of the English historical, architectural & constructional heritage may exist in & around the areas of Waterloo and North Southwark in the form of buildings (including any building as defined in Section 290(1) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1971) of particular beauty or historical or construct interest
Aldbury Graves Trust
Facilities, HeritageTo provide assistance for the upkeep and maintenance of the Churchyard
The Headley 1914-1918 War Memorial Fund
HeritageInterest earned on investment is donated to local voluntary care body.
Tedburn St Mary Emma Langdon Charity
Heritage, ReligionREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, TEDBURN ST MARY
Tedburn St Mary Church Lands Charity
Heritage, ReligionREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, TEDBURN ST MARY
Hallamshire Historic Buildings Society
HeritageTo protect the heritage in and around Sheffield. To promote interest and pride in architecture and local history. To increase public awareness of our historic past through its buildings. To conserve whatever is beautiful in our environment and to improve that which is not
The Playthings Past Museum Trust
HeritageThe museum of childhood is located at the National Trust property of Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire and this is where the trust promotes and maintains its collectable objects.
Llandaff War Memorial Fund
HeritageCardiff County Council is responsible for the upkeep of the war memorial.
The Barlow Collection
Arts, HeritageThe Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching.
St James' Church Winscombe Ringers' Belfry Restoration Fund
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionTeaching of young people and some adults the art of bellringing. Maintaining bells and associated equipment.
The Prestbury War Memorial Fund
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe charity is required by it's trust deed to apply the capital and income of it's fund in refurbishing, replacing or renewing the Book of Remembrance, recording the names of fallen residents of Prestbury and the memorial, forming part of the West Porch of the Church of St. Peter Prestbury.
Weaverham War Memorial Fund
Facilities, HeritageTo maintain the War Memorial in Weaverham Churchyard.
The Captain Cook Birthplace Trust
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The Sussex Yeomanry Museum Trust
HeritageThe preservation of items of military historical importance to the Sussex Yeomanry
Barkston Village War Memorial Repair Fund
HeritageRepair and maintenance of the village War Memorial in Barkston.
Lady Waterford Gallery Collection
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of the education of the public in the arts and the maintenance and display of certain paintings and pictures by Louisa Anne Maronioness of Waterford
Council For British Archaeology South West
Arts, HeritageIn furtherance of its aims to encourage involvement in regional heritage and archaeology, CBA South West produces two newsletters/journals and holds two or three open meetings each year.
Charity Of May Bruce Robinson For The Repair And Upkeep Of The Church Of St Giles, South Mimms
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionProvision of finance to the churchyard and church of St Giles South Mymms, Hertfordshire, and other charitable purposes as determined by the Trustees
Friends Of Rochdale Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, HeritageProvision of lectures and visits in pursuit of the understanding of art. Open to the public. Deployment of funds to support Rochdale Art Gallery for the restoration and purchase of works of art.
Littleton Local History Group
Arts, HeritageResearch local history of Littleton.Produce Publications of local interest.Arrange lectures of associated topics for member's meetings.As the result of a special General Meeting of the group on 23 March 23 the LLHG is closing down and disposing of its financial assets in accordance with the constitution. The Group will cease to be a charity and is cancelling its membership with immediate effect
Hildenborough War Memorial
HeritageFOR THE REPAIR AND UPKEEP OF WAR MEMORIAL AT HILDENBOROUGH
The Friends Of St Peter's Church
Arts, Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe repair and upkeep of the Parish Church of St Peters, Winterbourne Stoke, its fabric, organ and bells and provide support in its worship, music and other needs.
The Bell Ringing Charity
HeritageAn investment fund of St.Mary's South Luffenham the income from which is applied from time to time to the repair and upkeep of the bell tower and bells
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.