Heritage Charities
Discover 6,576 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.
Thackray Medical Museum Company Limited
HeritageThe Thackray Museum is one of the UK's leading medical museums. This is the place to explore, discover and marvel at the exciting story of modern medicine. Find the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian Leeds, and wonder at the medical treatments and practices that were applied in the past.
Migration Museum Project
Beneficiary group, HeritageWe are establishing Britain's missing Migration Museum - a moving and inspiring permanent cultural institution to explore how migration to and from the country over the ages has shaped us as individuals, communities and nations. The museum provides context and backdrop for conversations as well as support for teaching and learning about migration, and drives representation and inclusion.
Mk Gallery
Arts, HeritageTo promote, maintain, improve and advance the education and understanding of the public, particularly through the production and presentation of and engagement with the arts, visual culture and related areas of creative practice, and to formulate, prepare and establish projects and schemes therefore provided that all objects of the Gallery shall be of a charitable nature.
The Bronte Society
Arts, HeritageOne of the oldest literary societies in the English speaking world, with an international membership, the Bronte Society owns and runs the iconic Grade I Parsonage Museum celebrating the lives of the Brontes. Our accredited world class collections are displayed throughout the museum and library. We run education and learning activities, artistic events, residencies and exhibitions.
Lamport Hall Preservation Trust Limited
Facilities, HeritagePromotes Historic and aesthetic education in particular it restores and preserves the Hall, its contents, gardens and parks. It makes these available to a wide range of sections of the community.
The Salisbury And South Wiltshire Museum Trust
HeritageSalisbury museum collects, preserves and presents collections that illustrate Salisbury and South Wiltshires past (including archaeology of national status). It encourages learning, research, publication and enjoyment of those collections through services which include display, educaiton and events.
The Armiger Foundation
Beneficiary group, HeritagePromote education for the public benefit in the subject of classic and historic vehicles principally by promoting the knowledge and understanding of the maintenance, repair, restoration and operation of such vehicles and providing or assisting in the provision of apprenticeships or other training relating to the maintenance, repair and restoration of classic and historic vehicles for young persons
Harmony Works Trust
Arts, HeritageThe charity seeks to advance education in and promote public appreciation of the performing arts, in particular but not limited to, music; and to acquire, preserve, restore and maintain the building of historic and architectural interest situated in Sheffield currently known as Canada House.
Heritage Trust Of Lincolnshire
HeritageThe Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire is established to advance public understanding, knowledge and appreciation of all matters relating to the cultural and physical heritage of Lincolnshire with particular regard to its archaeology and architecture with their associated landscapes, social history and traditional skills, and to promote their preservation and continuity for public enjoyment.
British Friends Of The Art Museums Of Israel
Associations, HeritageTHE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial
Armed forces, Heritage, SocietyTo foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.
Sustainable Fibre Alliance
Facilities, HeritageThe Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) is a non-profit international organisation working with the extended cashmere supply chain, from herders to retailers. Our goal is to promote a global sustainability standard for cashmere production in order to preserve and restore grasslands, ensure animal welfare and secure livelihoods.
The British Institute Of Florence
Arts, HeritagePromotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
The Wheler Foundation
Economic and community development, HeritageThe maintenance and preservation of lands and buildings of historic, educational or landscape value for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. Encouragement or assistance to agriculture, forestry and rural industry for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. The making of gifts or donations to charitable bodies where perceived to promote the objects of the Trust.
The Federation Of British Artists
HeritageThe Federation provides exhibition facilities and organises open art exhibitions for public viewing in the Mall Galleries.The open exhibitions provide opportunities for developing artists to exhibit alongside more established artists. Our education programme incorporates collaboration with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
The Audrey Muriel Stratford Charitable Trust
HeritageTo advance education by the establishment and maintenance of a collection of documents, records and recordings illustrating the past, and developing history of King's Lynn. Making, acquiring, maintaining records of any or every aspect of King's Lynn's geology, prehistory and history. Making such collection available for public use.
Harris (belmont) Charity
HeritageThe preservation, maintenance and upkeep (of the mansion house known as Belmont House) for the benefit of the public of property of historic architectural or artistic importance or beauty and the making of the same available for the education, enjoyment and benefit of the public.
The Saturday Club Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageThe Saturday Club Trust gives young people aged 13-16 the unique opportunity to study subjects they love every Saturday morning at their local college, museum or university, for free. Over the academic year, Saturday Club tutors and industry professionals build the young people's skills, nurture their talents and inspire them towards further and higher education and careers.
The Sussex Archaeological Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageWe are a membership organisation for those interested in the history and archaeology of Sussex. We open six historic properties to the visiting public. Each property has its own museum and provides education services for children. We are a research organisation and carry out our own excavations as well as providing support and advice for other local researchers in both history and archaeology.
Atlantic Salmon Trust
HeritagePromotion of restoration and conservation of sustainable stocks of wild atlantic salmon and sea trout for the public benefit, through research, education and practical assistance.
The David Clarke Railway Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe trust was established to contribute to the education of the public in railway transportation systems e.g. the preservation and operation of locomotives, rolling stock, signalling systems, buildings and the production of educational material and the promotion of events. The trust will continue to focus its attention particularly on the Great Central Railway and groups based there.
Buxton Civic Association Limited
HeritageTo promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public generally and especially of the inhabitants of the Borough of Buxton in the County of Derby of lands and buildings of beauty, environmental or historic interest.
The Bishopsgate Foundation
Arts, HeritageBishopsgate Institute provides:A programme of short courses for adultsA programme of cultural events including talks, debates, concerts and performancesA specialist library holding collections concerned with the history of London, the East End, the labour and co-operative movements, freethought and humanismA Community Programme providing financial support to local people in need.
Manchester City Galleries Trust
Arts, HeritageAdvancement of education in British and foreign history of the arts.
The National Museum Of Labour History
Heritage, SocietyThe People's History Museum is the national museum of democracy. We are the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of democracy in Britain. We engage, inspire and inform all audiences by showing that 'there have always been ideas worth fighting for'.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,576 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 £5.2bn 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 92.6%. 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 £591k. 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.