Heritage Charities
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College Of Arms Trust
Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe principal objects of the Charity are to provide funds for:1) the preservation and repair of the College of Arms building2) the establishment and maintenance of a Museum of Heraldry for the benefit of the public3) such other legally charitable purposes in connection with the College of Arms as the trustees and the College may determine from time-to-time
The William Dean Countryside And Educational Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo promote the advancement of education for the public benefit relating to natural history, ecology and conservation of the natural environment.
Croydon Natural History And Scientific Society Limited
Arts, Heritage, ResearchLecture meetings, field meetings. Running a library and a museum. Publishing a journal.
Ashwick Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe are a community facility that provides recreational & training facilities for local inhabitants and for specific groups, club & societies including:- Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Football, Gardening Club, History Group, Parish Council Meetings and also for private parties. As of Jan 2023, we also have a Community Cafe with good parking and high speed broadband/internet access.
Holyhead Maritime Museum LTD
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in local maritime history by the provision of a museum.
Chardon Trust
Arts, HeritageEssentially the Trust operates the Llandudno Museum and also has the powers to provide educational facilities at the Museum.
The Church Lands In The Parish Of Hornsea
Heritage, ReligionA fund for the repair and maintenance of the parish church at Hornsea.
The Harrison Zoological Museum Trust
Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Harrison Zoological Museum Trust is a registered scientific institution (CITES No. GB010), which promotes biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, primarily in the Palaeotropics and subtropics, through research, capacity building and working with local communities.
East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited
HeritageThe charity aims to educate the public on technical matters relating to railways, their construction and maintenance, engines, steam tractions and engineering skills and the importance of the railway in the industrial and social history of the towns and villages on the line from Heywood to Rawtenstall.
Abney Park Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe conservation and management of Abney Park (a 32acre memorial park, heritage chapel & woodland nature reserve) for environmental and arts education, skills training courses, museum/archive services, & cultural events. Projects include restoration of the Abney Park Chapel, arboretum, and memorials, and a new classroom and children's garden. Based in Stoke Newington, Hackney, London N16.
The Battle Of Britain Locomotive Society
Heritagerestoration and running of steam locomotive
Sikh Education Council Limited
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Sikh Education Council is a team of professional Sikh volunteers concentrating on esoteric teachings from the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history, working for the betterment of humankind. Amongst other educational projects, we commemorate key milestones in Sikh history by organising high-profile events to educate and empower people through the teachings of Guru Nanak.
The Essex Heritage Trust
HeritageTo help safeguard or preserve for the benefit of the public such land, buildings, objects or records that may be illustrative of, or significant to, the history of the County of Essex which enhance an understanding of the characteristics and traditions of the County.
Gresford & District War Memorial Community Centre Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of Sports and Recreational Facilities for Gresford, Marford & Horseley
Preservation
HeritageFor preserving buildings, structures or sites of historic interest, architectural merit or amenity value and where possible finding suitable uses for them.
The Antiquity Trust
HeritagePromoting archaeological research, education and learning
The Salisbury Cathedral Trust
Heritage, ReligionProvision of funds for the repair and maintenance of Salisbury Cathedral.
Carlisle Cathedral Development Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionEstablished to form an ongoing part of the life and work of the cathedral and to assist in its fund-raising for the development of the cathedral's life and worship, the improvement of its facilities and the maintenance and restoration of its buildings.
Faculty Of The History Of Medicine And Pharmacy Of The Worshipful Society Of Apothecaries Of London
Heritage, ResearchThe Faculty organises eponymous lectures, part-time courses in the History of Medicine, a part-time courses in Ethics & the Philosophy of Healthcare, provides funding for undergraduates attending these courses and arranges joint meetings and symposia.
Burgesses' Land
Heritage, Social welfareTo restore, build, maintain, beautify and repair the council's buildings & secondly to help the poor & needy.
Long Buckby Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureOperate and maintain Long Buckby Community Centre, a two storey community owned building, run for the benefit of the local community.Hire of rooms to local groups and societies for example - Darby and Joan, The Alzheimers Society, Gardening, History, WI, Bowls.Also commercial groups - keep fit, Tai Chi. Blood Donor service and local and elections.Available for private hire
The Church Fields Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe Charity's principal objective is the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the parish church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George, Beckenham, and, after that, furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the said ecclesiastical parish.
Almondsbury Charity
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionAlmondsbury Charity is a long-established local charity providing financial assistance to individuals, families, community groups, and organisations within the historic Parish of Almondsbury, as constituted on 1 January 1881. The charity also contributes towards the maintenance and repair of the five Church of England churches named in the Trust Deed. Support for the community.
The Diesel And Electric Preservation Group Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public in the history and development of diesel traction on the railways of the West of England by the preservation and operation of diesel locomotives and associated equipment on the West Somerset railway.
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust
HeritageGrants made to a number of churches on the Romney Marsh for the work of repairs, maintenance and restoration of the fabric and curtilage and for the undertaking of physical improvements, alterations and additions of the said churches including the installation of basic facilities.
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.