Heritage Charities
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North Craven Building Preservation Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageWe operate in the North Craven area of Yorkshire where we (a) Preserve built heritage which is of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest; and(b) Acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the social, agricultural, industrial and built environment through the provision of a museum service
Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Facilities, HeritageCambridge Past, Present & Future works to keep Cambridge and its surroundings special by positively influencing planning developments, delivering environmental education and managing the green spaces and historic buildings in its care for the benefit of all.
The Froglife Trust
Environment, HeritageThe 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.
Child Migrants Trust
Beneficiary group, Heritage, SocietyProvision of specialist social work services and family research for former child migrants from the UK, to help reclaim their personal identity and reunite with family; Promotion of human rights and restorative justice relating to the treatment of former child migrants; Raising awareness to public understanding of the history of child migration and its implications. Operating in UK and Australia.
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThis charity's aims are the education of the public in archaeology. This is done through undertaking archaeological and historical research and fieldwork projects where there are threats to the surviving evidence. The results and information are desseminated through leaflets, academic publications, interpretation panels, lectures, a web site and specifically targetted outreach projects.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe CWGF is a charitable foundation highlighting the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). We engage young people from communities around the UK interested in the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.By supporting the CWGF, people will enable us to fund education and activities which will capture the public imagination, and highlight the work the CWGC does.
The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)
Heritage, Housing, Social careTo support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.
Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principle activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and the Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.
Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited
Facilities, HeritageThe conservation and restoration of exhibits relating to Britain's steam heritage and the presentation of these exhibits for the education and enjoyment of the general public.
The National Horseracing Museum
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo promote public interest in the preservation of all articles as are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons connected with racehorses. To enlarge the Museum's network of partnerships within the education, racing industry and museums sector to mutual benefit.
The Lifescape Project Limited
Heritage, ResearchThe Lifescape Project works toward a world rich in wild landscapes, providing a sustainable future for life on earth. To do this, Lifescape has set out on a mission to catalyse the creation, restoration and protection of wild landscapes by pursuing projects globally which utilise skills including science, technology, law, economics, and communications.
Honor Frost Foundation
HeritageThe Foundation's mission is to promote the advancement and research, including publication, of marine and maritime archaeology with particular but not exclusive focus on the Eastern Mediterranean with an emphasis on Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus. The Foundation also supports safeguarding and promoting the protection of underwater cultural heritage (UCH).
Jane Austen's House Museum
Arts, Heritage, HousingTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE STUDY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, ESPECIALLY THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE IN CHAWTON, HAMPSHIRE THAT WAS HER HOME FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OF HER LIFE
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara
Heritage, ResearchThe British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) supports, facilitates, promotes and publishes British research focused on Turkey and the Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excellence in Ankara focused on the archaeology and related subjects of Turkey.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust
Arts, HeritageMUSEUM, ART GALLERY, HISTORIC HOUSE
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 Music Experience
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ResearchThe BME has a mission to advance the education and appreciation of the art, history, and science of music. The museum holds a collection of artefacts brought to life through audio-visual technology against a backdrop of Britain's social and political landscape. The British Music Experience fulfils its charitable objectives by operating a Museum housed in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.
The Handel House Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote knowledge, awareness, and enjoyment of Handel and his music to as wide a public audience as possible.
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines
The National Flood Forum
Charitable activities, HeritageRapid deployment of post recovery advice to flooding communities, individuals and businessesA designated help line that provides support, empathy and a listening earHelp and advice to resolve issues regarding restoration of property, insurance etc.A website containing a wealth of detailed informationAdvice on flood resilience and resistanceProactively helping to form action groups
Grimsby And Scunthorpe Rape Crisis Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Social welfareThe charity supports, provides advice, advocacy, and signposting to men, and women who have suffered domestic abuse and violence, sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault and historical child sexual abuse. The charity works across North and North East Lincolnshire through the provision of paid staff (3 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and 2 Independent Sexual Violence A) and volunteers.
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited
HeritageBlack Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.
East Mercia Rivers Trust
Charity and VCS support, Environment, HeritageSecured a years funding to recruit a Project Officer.Secured funding to carry out a number of river restoration projects on the Witham.Delivered Riverfly and Eels in Classroom projects.Attended the county shows and undertook Work Party events with our volunteers.took a lead role in the steering group for the Catchment Based Approach.Hosted the Rivers Trust Spring Conference.
Trent Park Museum Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe charity is currently fundraising for the purpose of achieving its objective of establishing and maintaining a museum at Trent Park House.