Heritage Charities
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Peter Samuel Charitable Trust
Heritage, Religion, ResearchInterests lie in medical sciences, jewish concerns, heritage and forestry/land restoration and the quality of life in local areas (South Central Berkshire, East Somerset and The Highlands of Scotland).
Monmouthshire, Brecon And Abergavenny Canals Trust Limited
Heritage, Social welfare1/ Organise and run canal awareness days2/ Organise and run social events based on canals3/ Give talks to interested groups on the local canals4/ Organise and run canal restoration projects
The Moira Furnace Museum Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageThe main objects of the charity are to provide, establish and preserve facilities in the village of Moira in the District of North West Leicestershire for the purposes of the study of and research into its industry, archaeology, architecture, transportation, social history, natural history and the conservation of its flora and fauna for the benefit and education of the public.
West Stow Saxon Village Trust
HeritageThe object of the trust shall be to preserve and restore for the benefit of the public the settlement and to advance education in environmental archaeology with special reference to the settlement.
British Association For Local History
Heritage, LeisureThe Association's purpose is to encourage and assist the study of local history throughout Great Britain as an academic discipline and rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups. The Association also regularly organises visits to places of interest and co-sponsors local history conferences.
Herschel House Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureThe Trust maintains a museum at 19 New King Street, Bath, where William Herschel lived and from where he discovered the planet Uranus. The Trust owns the property comprising 19 New King Street and is actively involved in the provision of education of the public about the life and times of William Herschel and about astronomy generally.
Friends Of Bath Abbey
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromotion of interest in the history, fabric, and ornaments of Bath Abbey, and collection of monies by subscription, donations, legacies, and events to enable grants to be made towards the cost of building works, refurbishments, replacements, and additions, as approved by the Parochial Church Council.
The New Medway Steam Packet Company Limited
Heritage, HousingPreservation and restoration of the historic Dunkirk veteran paddle steamer 'Medway Queen'. The hull was rebuilt with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the vessel returned 'home' in December 2013 to begin the next phase of restoration. The workshop and visitor centre are at Gillingham, Kent. Most expenditure appears as an investment in the value of 'heritage asset under construction'.
Burnley Civic Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Committee meets every 4 weeks (approx) with a planning group discussion and comment forum. There are reports on our local historical heritage buildings, future Civic Trust activities, Trees for Burnley, further additions to our Blue Plaque scheme and awards to outstanding developments and renovations to which our attention is drawn - both by the members and the public. Also Bcthic.org website
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum Limited
Charity and VCS support, HeritageA display of commercial road transport vehicles, mainly buses, together with transport related ephemera, mostly of local interest. Open at weekends and Tuesdays throughout the year, run by volunteers only. Parties can be catered for at other times by advance booking. For educational purposes relevant to pupils studying within key stage 1 & 2. Free bus services run on a limited number of days.
The Royal Archaeological Institute
Arts, Education, HeritageRuns a lecture programme from October to May; Organises field trips to archaeological and historical sites;Holds an annual conference;Publishes the annual Archaeological Journal; Publishes two newsletters per year;Awards grants for archaeological research;Awards student prizes and bursaries
Friends Of Oystermouth Castle
Associations, Education, HeritageOystermouth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 Listed Building. Access and presentation is supervised by this charity which promotes the history and heritage of the site to visitors and provides a venue for many school, college and university students. The castle hosts Medieval Re-enactments and Living History Societies which recreate aspects of life during the Middle Ages.
Institute Of Muslim Minority Affairs
Arts, Heritage, ReligionPurpose of the institute is advancement of education and promoting research on conditions and way of life. History and development of muslim minority communities throughout the world and compile information and statistics in relation thereto and publish useful result of such study and research and dessiminate such information through their quarterly journal relating to life and condition of muslim
Dacorum Heritage Trust LTD
HeritageMaintains museum store of artefacts, mounts exhibitions and undertakes outreach work and events concerned with the heritage of the Dacorum area of Hertfordshire.
Lowestoft Museum
Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote and operate a Museum that is open to the public. The Museum is run solely by volunteers.
Village Hall Guarlford
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionProvides building and facilities to local community groups eg Parochial Church Council, Guarlford History Group, Guarlford Women's Institute, Malvern table tennis Club, Guarlford Parish Council.
Derbyshire Japanese School
Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, ResearchAs at 31 March 2023 the school had a total of 78(2022- 64) students varying in age from 5 to 18 and including some English based children. Total of twelve classes are held each Saturday consisting of Japanese and Mathematics lessons. All pupils successfully completed internal examinations and attendance was maintained at over 80%. Hold extra time lessons such as history, science and GCSE.
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvision of grants to churches and chapels in Shropshire to assist with their repair and maintenance,especially those of architectural or historical significance.
The Church Restoration And Stogumber Heritage Fund - C.r.a.s.h.
Heritage, ReligionTo provide funding for local needs within Stogumber
The Sealed Knot Limited
HeritagePromotes awareness of the British Civil Wars by performing battle re-enactments; giving educational talks; creating displays; taking part in commemorative & memorial events; and supporting of the preservation of historical battlefield sites.Promotes research into, and increase public interest in, the 17th century and history more widely.
Thames Rivers Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo conserve, protect and rehabilitate the habitat and waters that constitute the River Thames catchment, for the benefit of all indigenous species (including Atlantic salmon and migratory trout).To advance the education of the public in the understanding of river environments on watercourses throughout the River Thames catchment.
The Julia Margaret Cameron Trust
Arts, HeritageEducate the public in the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, including the history of photography, and appreciation of modern photography as an artEncourage & promote awareness & knowledge of the historic Freshwater Circle & conservation of the Tennyson MileAdvance education & knowledge of the links from Julia Margaret Cameron's time in the significant milestones occurring since within West Wight
All Saints Church Clifton Endowments
Heritage, ReligionMajor restoration of vicarage and other investment property. Continued support of the church with large donations to heating system. Continue to build funds in order to fund major imminent refurbishment of "All Saints Church".
Haden Hill Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Heritage, LeisureSandwell Metropolitan Council Haden Hill Park is a green flag town park that has a range of facilities including tennis, bowls, 5 a side football, 2 lakes, children's play area, outdoor gym equipment, large house museum with associated buildings, ornamental formal landscaped areas, informal natural areas, network of paths, range of events and activities throughout the year.
Surrey Archaeological Society
HeritageCounty Archaeological Society
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many heritage charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,701 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 £2.7bn 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 100.0%. 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 £758k. 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.