Heritage Charities

Preservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public.

The prime object of the foundation is the advancement of education amongst Greek nationals in Great Britain. The trustees have discretion, in pursuit of this objective, to enable both men and women students of Greek nationality to pursue their studies in Great Britain and also the children of Greek nationals resident in Great Britain to receive instruction in the language, history, literature and

To promote for the benefit of the public generally and especially for the inhabitants and users of the Exmoor National Park the protection of land and buildings of beauty or historic interest and as regards lands of ecological or other scientific importance with the National Park.

The De Morgan Foundation holds an extensive collection of arts and crafts ceramics by the Victorian ceramicist William De Morgan and oil paintings and drawings by the artist Evelyn De Morgan. The charity's primary objective is the "provision and maintenance of the collection" to a public audience, which the Foundation achieves at its museum, though exhibitions, and a public programme.

The 24 two bedroom single storey terraced homes, were fully occupied at the end of the year.The homes all meet the Government "Decent Homes Standard", and an asset management strategy is in place to maintain the homes to the highest standards.A waiting list is maintained and over 100 applicants are on the list.

Music in Country Churches was established as a charitable trust in 1989. It has two aims: (1) to assist churches in rural regions of England and Wales with holding concerts of classical music; (2) to raise funds to assist those churches with the costs of their repair and maintenance. The Charity is particularly keen to provide performance opportunities to young and emerging musicians.

The Charity assists operators of preserved railways to allow students, visitors and the local population to understand the workings and importance of those railways, and to re-create the historical scene for the benefit of educational and recreational needs.

To hold the regimental collection, preserving, safeguarding and displaying the articles to their best possible advantage.To apply funds at their disposal to acquire uniforms, medals, pictures, books, manuscripts, maps, documents and other articles suitable to enhance the collection.To uphold the traditions of the regiment.

Provision of housing namely 'Westfield Village' for the benefit of disabled and necessitious ex-service/serving members of the armed forces and dependants.To relieve persons in conditions of need and hardship where relief cannot be provided by public funds within a reasonable time. To aid and support any charitable associations or institution connected with these purposes to the same aim.

To encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of historical steam powered road vehicles, fairground and agricultural equipment and to promote safe operation, maintenance, repair and exhibition of such equipment by organising training programmes, publication of books and codes of practice and by supporting skills development programmes for youngsters and adults.

Operation of the North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens town centre.

The British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies promotes the study of all aspects of eighteenth-century cultural history. The society publishes the Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies four times a year. It organises a major conference in Oxford every January and a postgraduate conference in the summer. It is affiliated to the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.

A programme of talks on the history and archaeology of the borough of Wandsworth and beyond; archaeological visits to the Thames foreshore; occasional visits to local places of interest; support for Wandsworth Museum.

Encouragement of the study of the history of British Art by the publication of an annual volume containing transcriptions of original documents and the results of research into British Art.

The Horse Rescue Fund aims to prevent and relieve cruelty to horses, ponies and donkeys, to protect them from unnecessary suffering and to advance the education of the public in their proper care and treatment. To this end we rescue any neglected or badly treated equines, restore them to full health and carry out all necessary rehabilitation to enable us to place them on loan in approved homes.

1. To increase the understanding and enjoyment of painting and sculpture,2. to help create, in Norwich, an arts programme of national significance,3. fundraising to ensure financial security for collection exhibitions at Norwich Castle Galleries, and4. to support students through its education project including art workshops targeted at primary school children from deprived areas of Norwich.

A grant making charity established in 1941 by Harry Brearley, the discoverer of stainless steel.The Trustees policy is to meet the objectives whilst giving priority to organisations within South Yorkshire in the following spheres: Education (including Travel & Training);Heritage, Restoration & Environment; Music & The Arts; Recreation (including Holidays & Sport; Welfare, Health & Social Care.

The charity operates Torfaen Museum in the borough of Torfaen. The museum includes an art gallery, and displays of artefacts relating to the history of the Eastern Valley of Gwent. Of notable interest is the collection of Japanware, which was a speciality of the Pontypool district in the eighteenth century. The Trust also provides educational services in the area.

Trust is responsible for maintaining and managing an independent art gallery devoted to the work of one of Britain's greatest 20th Century artists Sir Stanley Spencer RA who was born in Cookham and set many of his paintings in the village. The gallery has over 100 paintings and drawings of the artist and is housed in the former Wesley Chapel where he worshipped with his mother.

The Red Rose Steam Society Ltd. now trading as the Lancashire Mining Museum is a registered charity and a registered museum. It has the last mining headgear in the Lancashire Coalfield ands the largest winding engine in Europe - both are on the at risk register of listed buildings.. The Society continues to foster the love of industrial heritage particularly amongst young people

To provide Sports, Play and Recreational facilities for the people of Corwen and the surrounding area

Narberth Museum undertook the restoration of The Bonded Stores enabling the Trust to develop its educational and community work.The Museum provides permanent and temporary exhibitions, an education service, research facilities for local and family historians and a varied programme of talks and events.It continues to involve itself in the architectural heritage of the area.

The Trust offers financial assistance to support education, culture and and historical research with a Polish focus. This includes supporting publications, exhibitions and symposia. There is a particular emphasis on Polish history since 1914 and the emigre movement.

The running of premises for the storage and restoration of items, and a museum of restored items which tell the story of local road passenger transport on the South Coast.The organisation and operation of free bus services and other special events to demonstarte the vehicles and practices used in the past to operate local road passenger transport.

SUSTAINING THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE WAR MEMORIAL HALL AT CRICCIETH AND WORKING TO ENSURE ITS FUTURE AS THE CULTURAL HEART OF THE COMMUNITY