Heritage Charities
Discover 6,576 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
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.
Pk Porthcurno
HeritagePK Porthcurno preserves the important historic buildings and collections relating to the telegraph station at Porthcurno. It educates the general public about the history of the telegraph station and provides internationally significant archive and research resources for study of the history of international telecommunications.
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.
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.
Huntingdon Gymnastics Club Limited
Heritage, LeisureThe main objective of the charity is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefits of the inhabitants of Huntingdon and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for the sport of gymnastics.The club also has the powers to ensure that the historical ethos of the club to produce elite gymnasts remains a top priority.
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative and fine arts, antiquities and related disciplines. Establishing and maintaining a museum in the Borough of Scarborough.
Serendipity Artists Movement Limited
Arts, Heritage, SocietySerendipity's mission is to promote, improve, develop and maintain appreciation of the arts for the public benefit, to advance education in the arts and different cultures and heritage for the public benefit, to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit through the arts including hosting events that profile diversity such as Let's Dance International Frontiers and Black History Month.
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 National Museum Of Computing
Charitable activities, HeritageThe primary purpose of the Charity is to advance the education of the public with regard to the use and development of World War II technology, in particular the use of cryptography and computers and the development of computers to the present day.
The Polish Institute And Sikorski Museum
HeritageTo collect, preserve and interpret through the material evidence of Poland's past, especially that connected with the activities of the Polish Government-in-Exileand it's Armed Forces 1939-45, for the public benefit, education and enjoyment
Chiltern Open Air Museum Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageMuseum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided.
Woking Museum And Arts And Crafts Centre
Arts, HeritageTo provide a heritage and visual arts service for the people of Woking and the wider region.
Restore The Music UK
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageThe advancement of music education of young people in the UK, including but not limited to, the provision of:i) musical instrumentsii) tuitioniii) funding specifically for music - related student endeavours,for children in state (non fee paying ) primary and secondary education. Aim achieved through granting of funds directly to schools who fit the eligibility criteria.
Plants And Minds
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Heritage, LeisurePlants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust
HeritageThe Trust is set up to operate a museum service and is contracted for that purpose by Buckinghamshire County Council
The Leeds Library
Arts, HeritageThe maintenance, development and making available of an historic subscription library. The preservation and making available of an historic library building.
Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy
Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe charity is based in Shropshire where it provides accommodation , a furniture restoration and cafe project as well as mentoring to people leaving prison.
Knepp Wildland Foundation
Environment, HeritageActivities include: Land management for nature conservation; Habitat restoration; Species reintroduction and reinforcement; Supporting wildlife education; Wildlife survey, recording and research projects.
The Vincent Wildlife Trust
Environment, HeritageVincent Wildlife Trust conserves British, Irish and European mammals through conservation research and practical fieldwork. We: 1) develop innovative monitoring solutions, 2) identify actions to generate conservation solutions for effective population restoration 3) develop effective mitigation strategies through conflict management to promote coexistence between mammal populations and humans.
Compton Verney Fund
Arts, HeritageThe preservation of Compton Verney (Compton Verney House Trust) and maintaining and supporting, for the benefit of the publice, the museum, gallery and education centre at Compton Verney
Ymddiriedolaeth Penllergare - The Penllergare Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageRestoration and regeneration of the historic and cultural landscape of Penllergare Swansea for public benefit
The Gurkha Museum Trust
HeritageThe purpose of the Charity is to oversee the running of the Gurkha Museum based in Winchester and this includes the preservation and maintenance of the Brigade Collection and the upholding of the traditions and ethos of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
Tir Natur
Environment, HeritageTo advance for the benefit of the public, the improvement and conservation of the physical andnatural environment in Wales by buying/leasing land and restoring the natural processes that createresilient ecosystems. We aim to reverse declines in biodiversity and bio abundance in Wales.To advance the education and the engagement of the public in the principles of ecosystemrestoration.
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
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.