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.
Henry Wood Hall Limited
Arts, HeritageTo provide a world class environment for the rehearsal and recording of classical music.To act as a venue for music based educational projects.To maintain Henry Wood Hall as a grade II listed building.
The Musical Museum
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageOPERATION OF A MUSEUM OF AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED ARCHIVES FOR THE GERERAL EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
The Museum Of East Asian Art
HeritageWe are the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. We collect, preserve and exhibit artefacts from this region. We strive to be accessible to as wide an audience as possible through encouraging education, creativity, dialogue and research, and delivering a wide programme of rich learning and cultural experiences.
The Swanage Pier Trust
HeritageThe upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.
Jewish Literary Foundation
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe aim of the Jewish Literary Foundation is to stimulate and encourage the reading of books on every aspect of Jewish thought, life, literature and history and culture.
The Sulgrave Manor Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, HeritagePublic opening and guided tours of the accredited Tudor house museum and garden, with family activity area and formal planting areas. Engagement activities in all spaces including the garden and exhibitions.Formal and Informal Learning activities founded upon the museum collections and ties between the UK and USA. Special opening, events and workshops are designed to welcome all age ranges.
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageGrants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited
Armed forces, HeritageThe object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest.
History Of Advertising Trust
HeritageThe History of Advertising Trust is the largest archive of UK advertising material in the world and is an educational Trust formed in 1976, becoming a registered charity in 1978. It encourages and subsidises the study of UK advertising and brand communications. Through HAT Archive, it rescues, preserves and conserves the industry's history and its best work.
The Norfolk Churches Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe trust supports the preservation of churches or chapels of any christian denomination in Norfolk or the dioceses of Norwich. The trust makes grants to parishes and congregations to repair restore and preserve christian churches and chapels.
The Florence Nightingale Museum Trust
HeritageTo establish and maintain a museum for the preservation and wider display of the Florence Nightingale collection.
The Aim Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageAIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to restore and protect UK rivers and coastal waters. Grants are only made to registered charities or CICs that Trustees have proactively approached. Unsolicited applications are not processed.
The Asgill House Trust Limited
HeritagePreservation of listed buildings together with the heritage and other environmental aspects of their setting.
Bankside Gallery Limited
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe charity is home to the Royal Watercolour Society and The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, promotes selling exhibitions, educational courses and workshopsIt welcomes the need to carry out its activities for the benefit of the public, offering free admission to its exhibitions and working to increase its education work in the local community and beyond.
Charities Administered In Connection With The Bunyan Meeting
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity aims to a) provide grants to individuals in Bedford, usually members of the Bunyan Meeting non-conformist Church, b) provide a grant towards the Church ministry,c) maintain the fabric of the church, manse and other investment buildings, d) maintain, operate and publicise the world - renowned John Bunyan Museum and library.
Association For Industrial Archaeology
HeritageThe AIA is the national organisation for people who share an interest in Britain's industrial past. It brings together people who are researching, recording, preserving and presenting the great variety of this country's industrial heritage.
The Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust
HeritageAll aspects of aid and assistence to employees, former employees and students of the textile industry.
The Courtauld Institute Of Art Fund
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote the advancement of public education in the history of art and architecture and the care, conservation and restoration of works of art for the public benefit by raising funds to support the Courtauld Institute of Art
The Boston Preservation Trust Limited
HeritagePreserving generally the architectural and natural amenities of Boston and its surrounds and highlighting the social history and heritage of the town and its surrounds.
Lyme Regis Philpot Museum Trust Limited
HeritageManaging and maintaining the Lyme Regis Museum and its collections.
The Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust
HeritageTO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE STRATFIELD SAYE HOUSE AND THE CHATTELS RELATING TO THE FIRST DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND OPENING THE HOUSE TO THE PUBLIC.
Society For The Promotion Of Roman Studies
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Society is the leading organisation in the UK for those interested in the study of Rome and the Roman Empire. Its scope is wide, covering Roman history, archaeology, literature and art to about A.D. 700. It supports a programme of publication, a large library, summer schools, archaeology, and an annual lecture programme. It makes annual grants to schools and archaeological projects.
The Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society
HeritageRecording the physical remains of economic and industrial activity, especially since 1750, in the counties of East and West Sussex; promoting the preservation and restoration of industrial buildings and plant of historical or technical importance; studying and preserving documentary and other types of records relating to the industrial history of East and West Sussex; publishing the results of suc
Rushden Historical Transport Society
HeritageEstablishment and operation of a transport musuem and Heritage Railway
Economic History Society
Arts, HeritageTHE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
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.