Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Sarah Smith's Clock Charity
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance and upkeep of the church tower clock for the benefit of the whole village
The Turton, Edgworth And District War Memorial Scholarship
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageTo promote the education, including social and physical training, of persons under the age of 25 years who, or whose parents, are resident in Chapeltown, Edgworth, Entwistle or Quarlton.
Edenbridge Parish Church Preservation Fund
Associations, Heritage, ReligionHelping to fund the preservation, restoration, maintenance and repair of the fabric, inside and out, of the Parish Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Edenbridge.
G T Harley Thomas Charity
HeritageDuke of Wellington Statue
Birdham Village (church Restoration) Trust
Heritage, ReligionReligious Charity for the maintenance and improvement of St James' Church, Birdham and its facilities.
Chedworth Society
Heritage, HousingThe main object of the Society is to preserve and enhance the character of the parish of Chedworth, and to improve its appearance and amenities. This remit embraces many aspects of Village life, including historical interest, conservation, environmental concern, planning and housing development, and provision of amenities. The Society also promotes a strong social calender.
The Batheaston Society
HeritagePreservation of the fabric and history of Batheaston.
Ottershaw Society
Economic and community development, HeritageOttershaw Society 1) promotes high standards of planning and architecture, 2) educates the public in the geography, history, natural history, and architecture of the area3) secures the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural or public interest
The Gayton Engine Preservation Society
HeritagePreservation of a redundant pumping station situated between Mablethorpe and Louth in the East Lindsey District Council area. The building (built about 1850) and the 1936 Petter diesel engine complete with the pumping equipment has been restored and is working on the open days which are about five during the summer months.There is also an exhibition of items connected with land drainage on show
The Charles Markham Memorial
Heritageto relieve persons in need in the village
Quainton Village Society
HeritageActs as steward for the village's history.
The War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageMaintains the town's war memorial.
Cymdeithas Hanes Dyffryn Nantlle
HeritageLectures, discussions and visits to historical sites
Association Of Friends Of The Museum Of Kent Life
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritagePROVIDE HELP AND RESOURCES TO MUSEUM. RAISE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS. GIVE GRANTS TO MUSEUM.
Yorkshire Buildings Preservation Trust Limited
HeritageSupporting Preservation and Conservation of Buildings of Historic Interest in Yorkshire
Charity Of Edward Dodge
Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe charity was set up in the 16th century to help the poor. It is now inactive and so all monetary dues to it are paid over to the Betenson Trust which is another charity whose purpose is the upkeep of local almshouses.
The Friends Of Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo co-operate with the Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock in the preservation , repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric and interior of HT Church. To promote public interest in this Church, its history and its work and to seek to bind together, sustain and develop a network of people who love, appreciate and support HT Church.
Mrs Elizabeth Maria Foy
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareRenovation, preservation and restoration of the monument and lettering thereon erected in the Parish Church of Holy Rood, Buckland Newton to the memory of Fitz Foy. The residue of the income may be applied for the relief of poor persons resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of Buckland Newton either in gifts in kind or grants of money.
The Northern Dales Buildings Trust
HeritageThe preservation of vernacular Dales buildings of historic interest.
Playing Field
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance and upkeep of Playing Field and Equipment in accordance with Conveyance
Rotherham And District Ornithological Society Charity Fund
HeritageProvide financial support for natural history based projects
The Hamden Trust
Facilities, HeritageThe principal activity of the Company is the development and administration of Hampstead Town Hall Centre to be used for charitable activities. A central purpose of the Trust is to conserve and enhance the historic building and encourage educational work to celebrate our heritage.
East Hendred War Memorial Fund
HeritageMatters concerned with East Hendred War Memorial
Alnwick District Arts Association
Arts, HeritagePromoting the arts
Poor's Estate
Heritage, Social welfarerent out land to local farmer, income used to help poor of Hanlith. This is a historical legacy , the poor of Hanlith no longer exist but we still have to go through the motions
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.