Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Friends Of Ledbury Parish Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds by donations and running of bookstall to help with the maintenance, beautification and preservation of Ledbury Parish Church, its building ornaments and furnishings. Providing Stewards to welcome visitors to Ledbury Parish Church
Ipswich Transport Museum
HeritageThe Ipswich Transport Museum exists to preserve the transport and engineering history of the Ipswich area. It does this through the operation of a Museum in Cobham Road Ipswich, through its website and the organisation of external events such as exhibitions, rallies, lectues and public acces to its archives.
The New Ashgate Gallery Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe trust's principal activities are that of promoting, improving and advancing contemporary art and craft.
The James Henry Green Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageMaintaining and providing access to a collection of burmese textiles and artefacts, housed at Brighton Museum, and financing various activities at the Green Centre for World Art at the museum and giving grants to students for various educational projects, mainly related to South East Asia.
Friends Of Lambeth Palace Library
Arts, Associations, HeritagePromotes the interests of Lambeth Palace Library by helping in the acquisition of books and manuscripts and in any other suitable way.
The Idlewild Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Idlewild Trust is a grant making trust that supports registered charities concerned with the encouragement of the performing and fine arts and crafts, the advancement of education within the arts and the preservation for the benefit of the public of lands, buildings and other objects of beauty or historic interest in the United Kingdom.
Chorlton Good Neighbours
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureChorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.
Gloucestershire Aviation Collection
Heritage, Leisureto preserve the aeronautical heritage of Gloucestershire for the benefit of the public and to exhibit to members of the public materials related to flying, the air and space industry and its associated technology by means of the establishment and maintenance of an aviation museum and other permanent and temporary exhibitions
Saddleworth Museum
Arts, Education, HeritageTo collect and preserve historical material relevant to Saddleworth.To provide displays and exhibitions using the collections.To work with schools and other organisations.To develop the Art gallery as a multi purpose space to provide cultural and social functions at the Museum.To act as a community resource for groups, charities and individuals to provide community services to the area.
Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage the benefit of the general public. Reviewing list of architecturally or historically significant buildings which are at risk of deterioration or decay in order to, whether directly or in co-operation with owners or other agencies, such solution that will eliminate such risk. Seeking out other buildings for inclusion on such lists.
The Society Of Architectural Historians Of Great Britain
Arts, HeritageTo further the study and advance the knowledge of the history and development of architecture. The Society publishes the journal "Architectural History", funds PhD students, makes research and publication grants, and arranges symposia, an Architectural History Workshop for graduate students, and study visits to places of architectural interest (including an annual residential field conference).
Bristol And Avon Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageWe arrange monthly lectures between September and April, with walks and field trips in the summer months. Members receive an annual journal and regular newsletters.
Great Torrington Commons Conservators
HeritageThe maintenance and upkeep of the Torrington Commons. Prevention of encroachment and protection of the Torrington Commons.
The Military Intelligence Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThe primary objective is to uphold the traditions of the Int Corps and perpetuate its deeds. To be one of the most exciting and intriguing military museums in the country by sharing the secret of military intelligence with a wide audience and educating future generations. To connect our past with our future and present bringing cost-effective and measurable benefits to the army and the nation.
The Museum Of The Broads
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe principal object is to collect, preserve and interpret the heritage of the Broads, past and present for the public's benefit, education and enjoyment. The collection is housed at Stalham,Norfolk where visitors may view the items on display. Income is derived from admission charges and shop sales as well as a variety of fundraising events.
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchPlease see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.
Landguard Fort Trust
Armed forces, HeritagePROVIDING VISITORS WITH THE HISTORY OF LANDGUARD FORT WHICH IS PART OF THE HERITAGE OF ENGLAND INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF THE LIVES AND WORK OF THE SOLDIERS WHO LIVED THERE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD 1750 TO 1956 INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF GUNS, DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORT AND RECREATIONS OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
Woodford War Memorial Community Centre
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide a comfortable, clean and friendly environment for the local community's social and leisure facilities
Dover Transport Museum Society
HeritageMuseum for the benifit of the public
Prittlewell Priory Museum
HeritageTo provide a museum for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Southend-on-Sea
Barton Under Needwood And Dunstall Key Trust
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTo pay the minister of the church of St James 50p to preach a sermon on Good Friday.To pay 16% of the net income of the charity for the upkeep and maintenance of St James Church of Barton under Needwood.To give relief to persons of the parishes of Barton under Needwood and Dunstall who are in need, hardship or distress.To give for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit
Spirit Of Normandy Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageBENEVOLENCETo provide financial assistance for veterans of the three Services who served in Normandy, France during WW2 and their dependants who are in need.EDUCATIONTo increase the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the general public concerning those events leading up to and beyond the Normandy Campaign and their historical significance.
Nautical Museums Trust Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Trust is to advance the education of the public in maritime and coastal archaeology, history, geology and environment by the provision of a museum or museums as is considered necessary.
The Gospel Standard Baptist Library Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ResearchLoan of theological books of reformed , puritan and calvinistic content with associated history,geography and other sciences. Facilities for research relating to the books held and research into family history.Small sale of surplus books donated to the Library.
Knodishall And District Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, HeritagePlaygroup funded by Early Years Grant, fee paying parents and FundraisingFunds raised are for new equipment, summer trip, christmas presents, repairs and maintenance etc.
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.