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.
Northumberland Archaeological Group
HeritagePursuit of archaeology, by lectures, walks, excavation, field work, publication, etc.
Warrington Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePromoting good standards of planning and design and encouraging the preservation and conservation of buildings of historical or architectural interest within the area of interest
Museum Of The King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Armed forces, HeritageThe King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum incorporates the traditions and history of the Regiment. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of the Regiment.
The Lilian Ream Exhibition Gallery
Arts, Education, HeritageThe Trust holds photographic exhibitions, loans material to schools and community groups. The Trust publishes images from the collection in avariety of formats. Collects both historic photograph material to complement the existing collection.
The Kidwelly Heritage Centre And Tinplate Museum Trust
HeritageIndustrial museum on the industrial development of the area in particular the tinplate industry. Aim is to preserve the last remaining hand tin plating facilities in Britian.
Woking Community Play Association Limited
Arts, HeritageTo produce dramatic plays on the history of Woking open to participation by all the community.
The Press Gallery Trust And Others
Arts, HeritageSupport members of the Press Gallery of House of Commons, or their dependents, who are in need. In so far as the income of the charity cannot be applied towards the primary object it may be used to promote such charitable purposes for the general benefit of parliamentary journalists, former parliamentary journalists and their dependent relatives in such a manner as the trustees think fit.
The North Devon Conservation Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture; to educate the public in the history, natural history and architecture of the region; to secure the preservation , development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in North Devon
The Hare Fund (docking Parish Church)
Heritage, ReligionRaises and holds funds for the running, upkeep and maintenance of Docking Church.
St. John's Stratford Fabric Trust
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance, restoration and development of the fabric and furnishings of St John's Church, Stratford, London E15
Holmesfield Amenity Trust
Heritage, ResearchPromote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public generally and especially the inhabitants of Holmesfield Derbyshire of land and buildings of beauty or historic interest and as regards land of ecological or other scientific importance within the parish
The Midlands Federation Of Museums And Art Galleries
Arts, HeritageThe Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries is a membership organisation open to all those who work in museums and art galleries in the East and West Midlands. At least four meetings are held annually where relevant museum and gallery sector issues are discussed. Federation officers make representation to many regional and national bodies on behalf of the sector.
Poor And Public Purposes For The Ancient Hamlet Of Nash
Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareProvision of allotment gardens and the repair and maintenance of the property. Any excess funds being used for the poor and public services within the parish, by means of grants or loans to individuals or organisations.
Charity Of William Courtney
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfareSet up in the 18th Century to provide loaves of bread to eleven poor unmarried ladies resident in the Parish of Chalfont St.Peter plus one for the Parish Clerk
James Wilford (kent) Charity
Heritagerepair and maintenance of the highways under the control of the county council
Newport Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo Stimulate public interest in, and care for the character, history and future of Newport To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningTo promote the conservation of the best of our older buildingsThe Society also hopes to improve the general quality of life in the city
The Merseyside Bell Restoration Group
HeritageThe main activities of the charity centre on bell restoration projects in the Merseyside area.
The Upton-Upon-Severn Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageCARE FOR THE TOWN OF UPTON AND ITS HISTORY
Bromyard And Linton Light Railway Association Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe primary object for which the Company was established is the advancement of the education of the public in the history and developement of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives,rolling stock and historic railway lines.As the main ancillary, the Company aims to operate a narrow gauge railway line in the Bromyard area.
Second Church Of Christ, Scientist, London (endowment Fund)
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe Endowment Trust Fund provides income to support the maintenance of Second Church of Christ, Scientist, London, a Grade II listed building in Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8.
The Falcon Trust
HeritageA Charity to secure for the benefit of the public the preservation,restoration,improvementenhancement and maintenance of the building known as the Falcon Inn in the City of Chesteras a building of historical and architecural interest
Worstead Village Amenities Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureFor sport and recreation activities, to include provision of equipment.Support for the History of the Village of Worstead
Cann Hall School Memorial Fund
Education, HeritageThe History Of Llantrisant Prize
Arts, HeritageBOOK PRIZE TO PUPIL WHO HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING IN STUDY OF HISTORY FOR THE YEAR
War Memorial, Shillington, Bedford
Beneficiary group, HeritageProvision and maintenance of a memorial to the men from the parish of Shillington who lost their lives while serving their country in the great war.
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.