Heritage Charities

The education of the public through the promotion and presentation of contemporary art, through exhibition, performance, dance, film, literature, poetry and music supported by an extensive education programme.

The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors.

Promotion of Polish Culture, education, hIstory, arts, literature, drama. Maintaining Polish Library and Theatre. Maintaining mutli purpose building to provide recreation facilities, offices, restaurant .

The Charity's primary objective is to promote the conservation and welfare of amphibians and reptiles in the UK and anywhere else in the world. This includes habitat reclamation, remediation and restoration.The Charity's secondary objective is to promote education amenity and research activities for the benefit of the public at large relevant to amphibians and reptiles.

Scholarly and historical research on the parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors, and the members, of those bodies; on parliamentary constituencies and elections, and on parliamentary politics and institutions in general, and disseminating and interpreting the results of this research, and encouraging similar research by others, and other related scholarly activities.

To restore, conserve and maintain the Monastery of St. Francis (EW Pugin in 1866) in the Gorton district of Manchester, being of historical, architectural and constructional merit. Our main pillars of work are; Heritage & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, Ceremony & Celebration, Wisdom & Consciousness and supporting other charities and trusted partners who share our heritage site.

To advance public education in wildlife, countryside conservation, different farming and forestry methods and the effect of these on the environment and wildlife and to promote research into the same;To promote the sustainable conservation, restoration and protection of the environment, biodiversity and countryside heritage;For such other charitable purpose as the trustees may think fit.

The October Gallery is an arts complex dedicated to the appreciation of the transvangarde - the cross-cultural avant garde. The Gallery hosts exhibitions of art from around the world, talks on art and science, poetry readings, theatre and dance performances. Support is from sales of art, rental of the Gallery's unique facilities, grants, donations, staff, volunteers and friends.

Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems.

Gladstone's residential Library is a resource for theology/spirituality, history/current affairs and literary culture.

The Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.

To support the restoration and preservation of the heritage of Llangollen Railway for the benefit of the public.

Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.

To restore Brymbo's purpose by turning a decaying underused area into a nationally recognised visitor/educational centre and to provide studios, apprentice workshops and office spaces for start up businesses. By this re-use of our historical industrial buildings for this wide variety of purposes the Trust aims to promote the social and economic regeneration of Brymbo.

Lighthouse Homes is a Registered Charity which offers medium and long-term faith-based accommodation to the homeless, with emphasis on helping those with a history of life-controlling issues, including addictions.

The charitable trust owns and maintains a substantially restored medieval castle. This facility which is open to the public all year round includes a gift shop, heraldry centre and a cafe. Various daytime and evening events take place, particularly during the summer months. Regular guided tours are offered during the summer as well as pre-booked tours which are popular with school groups

Encouragement of research into railway equipment and safety, preservation of heritage railway items including rolling stock, maintenance and support of museums for the preservation of railway equipment, provision of recreational facilities connected with railways and assistance for persons in need connected with railway personnel, especially charitable purposes connected with the Bluebell Railway.

THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.

1. Promote the study of the history and development of the craft of the silversmith, andpreserve articles and records pertaining thereto. 2. Sponsor publications, treatises, etc.,relevant to the craft. 3. Sponsor current silversmiths and their craft in ways which willencourage the continuation of the craft.

a) to support as Patrons the parish church of Christ Church, Southwark;b) to make grants for the support of parsonages to dioceses of the Church of England and the Church in Wales; c) to make restoration and repair grants to Anglican churches in the three counties of Kent, Surrey and Lincolnshire; andd) 4% of the net income is made available to Marshall's Educational Foundation

First call for income is the maintenance and repair of the tenor bell in Llanblethian Church. The remainder to provide income for the repair of Llanblethian and Ystradowen churches, and within the ancient parished of Llanblethian and Ystradowen provide grants for residents for (i) relief in need and (ii) advancement in life in assisting persons under the age of 25 years.

The study of historical dress and textiles, both of the Western World and of other cultures, basing such study on primary evidence. We are currently running short courses on a variety of subjects, including the cut and construction of eighteenth century stays, the production of linen ruffs c1600 and techniques used on leather 1400-1600.

The objectives of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the science of archaeology and to promote the appropriate preservation, recording, excavation and interpretation of archaeological sites and historic buildings in Colchester and the neighbouring districts.

The provision, maintenance and upkeep of Churches and chapels for the Roman Catholic Church. Houses of study and colleges for the education and training of priests of the Roman Catholic Church. The provision of schools, colleges and educational establishments for the general education of children and other persons.

The establishment and maintenance of a museum in Amersham or elsewhere in the United Kingdom of fairground organs and their ancilliary equipment,figarines, carvings, pictures, prints and other works of art associated with fairgrounds,for the benefit of the public.