Heritage Charities

In Kimmeridge, Dorset, we are in the process of establishing an accredited museum to conserve "The Etches Collection" of marine fossils, which is unique and of world importance. The new building will also provide Kimmeridge with a state of the art community cultural centre, for the benefit of the Kimmeridge residents in particular and the wider community.

Opera Rara widens the operatic repertoire and develops artistic talent by restoring,recording, performing and promiting rare and forgotten works from the 19th and 20th centuries. We spend our charitable income on the execution of recording projects and on the production of concerts while nurturing the current and next generation of remarkable singers, as we have done since 1970.

The History of Parliament Trust is engaged in compiling and publishing an authoritative history of Parliament from the 13th century, principally in the form of biographies of members of Parliament and constituency histories. It employs a full-time editorial and research team and is currently working on the history of the Commons 1422-1504, 1640-60 and 1832-68 and of the Lords 1604-1832.

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of arts including but without limiting the foregoing, the arts of photography, film, television, animation, drama, music, opera & dance. To promote the arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, screening and showcasing of film and film related activities and the provision of technical production facilities.

To preserve and maintain the house known as West Horsley Place in Surrey, together with its ancillary buildings and grounds as a place of historic and architectural interest, setting its history in a wider local and national context through a variety of teaching and learning methods. To encourage and promote the performing and visual arts.

Since 2009 the Plant-for-the-Planet initiative mobilises for global restoration as a key success factor in the fight against the climate crises. At the core of this mission lies the empowerment of children and youth, funding forest landscape restoration, supporting scientific research and raising awareness for topics related to the climate crisis and global equity.

The Freud Museum exists to promote the intellectual and cultural legacy of Sigmund Freud's life and work and to further their contemporary relevance through educational activities and exhibitions. The museum conserves Freud's last home at 20 Maresfield Gardens with its antiquities collection and archives, as a historical memorial to his life and work and as a source of inspiration and enjoyment.

The BIEA is active in research into the history, archaeology and social sciences of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and surrounding countries. It encourages research by individual scholars, works with the universities, museums and antiquities services of the eastern African countries and liaises with international scholarship. It maintains a centre for research and a library at its base in Nairobi.

To conserve and regenerate, for the benefit of the local community the natural, historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the Beckery Island site that may exist in and around the town of Glastonbury.Present activities - Restoration of Northover Mill, Mill Lane, Glastonbury and acquistion and restoration of Baily's Buildings on the Morland's site, Glastonbury

To collect, preserve and present accessibly the works and activities of the Royal Engineers through a Museum and Library; to educate and promote scholarship and enjoyment therein for military and civilian customers; thereby to contribute positively to the proficiency, reputation and efficiency of the Royal Engineers, the recruitment and inspiration of its members and the benefit of the public.

The principal activity of the charity is to foster, promote and increase public interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, the Arts in general and, in particular, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music.

Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.

The charity runs a museum and a library, as well as undertaking a range of projects in order to support dentists within Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

to educate the public in visual arts, and to assist in public appreciation of such arts by the establishment of the Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno, North Wales. Mostyn exists to open dialogue on contemporary art exhibitions, learning and engagement for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The charity conserves living specimens of historically collected species dating back to the Victorian age and hybridised orchids, develops new breeding lines of orchids and conducts and/or funds scientific research into orchids and their habitats and disseminates the results of such research. It provides public access to orchids and their history through attendance at public shows.

To administer Brantwood as a permanent memorial to John Ruskin and as a museum, to which members of the public shall have access, containing collections of drawings, books and objects of interest connected with John Ruskin; and as a place of study and recreation for students, teachers and professors and such other members of the public as may from time to time be approved bythe Management Trustees

Preservation and enhancement, for the benefit of the public, of the amenities of the city of Oxford and its surroundings. Promotion and encouragement of public interest in and knowledge of the history of the city of Oxford and its surroundings.

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

The CBA aims to promote 'Archaeology for All'. It works throughout the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

Preservation and interpretation of Papplewick Pumping Station, Britain's finest Victorian fresh water pumping station and now an accredited museum. The Charity has a strong commitment to heritage and environmental education, in particular water supply and water management.

The objectives of the charity are to provide a Museum and library and raise funds for future development so as to educate the public and members of the Regiment in its history and traditions. It is also to conserve and care for the nationally designated collection

Conservation, restoration and protection of historic stained glass of all periods; creation of new windows. Active throughout the UK. Responsible for the care and protection of the stained glass of York Minster on behalf of the Chapter of York . Condition surveys and specialist reports including art historical research. In-house training and internship opportunities. Education of the public.

Museum 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.

We will establish and run a new Green Community Hub for West Cornwall, situated at the heart of the historic Morrab Gardens and the town of Penzance, with 3 key focus areas: Community Wellbeing, Garden history and legacy, and Sustainability. We will address social issues through green heritage and education, and will equip our community with a better understanding of meeting the climate crisis.