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.
The Cheshire Military Museum
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, HeritageMuseum dedicated to life and times of soldiers of The Cheshire Yeomanry, The 22nd (CHESHIRE) Regiment, The Mercian Regiment and C Sqn RMLY Exhibits show history of regiments raised in Cheshire spanning 3 Centuries.Assists in research for individuals tracing family history.Extra commemmorative exhibitions throughout the year.
War Memorial Hall And Institute
Facilities, HeritageProvision of room hire for the benefit of local groups, societies and other organisations
The British Society For The History Of Science
Heritage, ResearchThe society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.
Dartmouth Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Heritage, LeisureChildren's Play area, water play area, ornamental lake, shows and events, 5 a side football, Friends group, ornamental bedding displays, historical memorial, bandstand, natural areas, central pavilion with meeting room, network of pathways through the park.
The Company Of Merchant Taylors Of The City Of York
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Merchant Taylors maintain the 14th century guild hall (making it available for use by the public) and conduct the dayt to day business of the guild.Financial grants are made to needy young people from the York area to assist their advancement in the fields of art, craftsmanship and music.
Norwich Preservation Trust Limited
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Norwich, Norfolk and the nation land and buildings of especial beauty or especial historic or architectural interest.This primary object is achieved by working with local authorities, statutory bodies, grant and loan giving agencies to take on, restore, repair and refurbish buildings at risk to bring them back into beneficial use.
The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds for the preservation of a Grade 1 Listed Church
The Sylvia Crathorne Memorial Trust
Arts, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL AT RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE AND BY ENSURING THAT FIRST CLASS DRAMATIC OPERATIC MUSICAL AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS CONTINUE TO BE PRESENTED AND EXHIBITED THEREAT AND THAT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN THERE TO THE PUBLIC OF HEARING AND STUDYING SUCH WORKS.
Cowper Memorial Museum
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.
Selden Society
HeritageTo encourage the study and advance the knowledge of the history of English law, mainly by researching and publishing the original source-materials of the law, legal institutions and legal profession.
London Historic Buildings Trust LTD
HeritageTo preserve on behalf of the townspeople of Greater London and of the nation at large buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.The charity achieves this by working with local authorities, statutory bodies, grant and loan giving agencies to take on, restore, repair and refurbish buildings at risk to bring them back into beneficial use.
Somerset Building Preservation Trust Company Limited
HeritageThe Somerset Building Perservation Trust acts as an organisation of "last resort" to restore and repair buildings of historic interest which would otherwise be lost.
Craft Centre And Design Gallery Limited
Arts, HeritageThe objects of the charity are to stimulate the appreciation of, demand for and production of well designed objects by commissioning, exhibiting and making available for sale such art and craft objects.
Jozef Pilsudski Institute Of Research Limited
Arts, HeritageJozef Pilsudski Institute is a museum and archival institution in London focused on Polish history, predominantly covering the first half of the 20th century. The Museum collections include artefacts from various genres and time in Polish History. The Archives contains important documents from a range of historical periods. Museum and Archives are open to the general public.
Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust
Education, Facilities, HeritageMaintaining and preserving the historic fabric of Hoghton TowerMaking Hoghton Tower available to the community at large through house open days, school tours and private toursMaintaining the grounds and gardens of Hoghton TowerEducation and research activities into the history of the house and archives
Nantwich Museum Trust Limited
HeritagePRESERVING LOCAL HERITAGE AND PRESENTING THIS TO COMMUNITY AND WIDER PUBLIC.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED UPON LOCAL HISTORY AND MUSEUM ARTEFACTS
Nta(1963)limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote & maintain interest in Trolleybus activities. The company owns 6 preserved Trolleybuses.We also produce a bi-monthly magazine to promote knowledge & provide information to our membership.
North Devon Environmental Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE NATURAL AMENITIES, HISTORICAL FEATURES AND FEATURES OF ECOLOGICAL INTEREST IN NORTH DEVON...AND TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THESE AMENITIES...AND TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THESE AMENITIES.
The Sir Max Aitken Museum
HeritageThe charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.
The King Johns House And Tudor Cottage Trust Limited
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Romsey and the nation at large, all those buildings and premises of historical and architectural interest known as King John's House and Tudor Cottage, Romsey. To encourage the use of these facilities for both educational and entertainment purposes.
The Friends Of Malvern Priory
Associations, HeritageThe Friends of Malvern Priory have a close relationship with Malvern Priory PCC to whom grants are made for the preservation and beautification of the fabric of the building. The objects of the Charity are the upkeep of the fabric of Malvern Priory and its furnishings and adornment
Living Archive Project
HeritageTo advance public knowledge by fostering, promoting and coordinating the development of the artistic and educational interpretation of oral and documentary historical material about Milton Keynes and its surrounding area.
The Tunbridge Wells And Eridge Railway Preservation Society Limited
HeritageTo restore and operate the railway line between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge together with the rolling stock and infrastructure related thereto
The North End Trust
HeritageMuseum and Heritage Centre
Hawkshead Grammar School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageEducational Charity providing grants to young people from Hawkshead for further education or for entry into one of the professions. Also providing a museum experience based on the Old Grammar School Building showing how an Elizabethan Grammar school worked.
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.