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 Kidderminster Railway Museum Trust Limited
HeritageAn independent museum established for the collection and conservation of relics and documents depicting the railways of the British Isles, and subsequently making them available to all those who wish to access them.
Victor Adda Foundation
HeritageThe principle activity of the trust is the continued support of the Fan Museum Trust.
The Twickenham Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION OF A MUSEUM.
Oliver Ford Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureThe foundation applies income and capital in provision of grants to charitable organisations for the purposes of education, and housing and training for those with learning difficulties, the advancement of knowledge of the history and techniques of interior decoration, fabric design, other decorative materials and landscape gardening, including with reference to the work of Oliver Ford.
Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust
Armed forces, HeritageThe Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of these Regiments. The Modern Army Display now includes a regularly updated display of the equipment and deployment of the successor Regiments.
Bishops Cleeve Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageMANAGEMENT OF BISHOP'S CLEEVE VILLAGE HALL - A 15TH CENTURY GRADE II LISTED TITHE BARN
The Bognor Regis Friends Of The Hospitals
Associations, Health, HeritageTo provide patients in the Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital with comforts and amenities including facilities, buildings & equipment not normally available through the NHS & in certain circumstances to subscribe towards specialised equipment located or to be located at other hospitals which also serve our community.
Coventry Canal Basin Trust Limited
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the citizens of Coventry in the County of West Midlands and of the nation at large, whatever of the English industrial, historical, architectural and constructional heritage may exist in and around the Coventry Canal Basin at Leicester Row, Coventry in the form of the buildings of particular beauty or industrial, historical, architectural or constructional interest
British Association For Cemeteries In South Asia
Facilities, HeritageTo promote the preservation, conservation and recording of former European cemeteries and isolated monuments in South Asia and elsewhere in Asia.To promote education in the history of all places in South Asia and elsewhere in Asia associated with European residence and in particular the territories formerly administered by the Honourable East India Company and the British Government of India.
The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust exists to advance the education of the public by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Churchill Archive and by making it available for the purposes of research and viewing.
Lincoln Record Society
Charitable activities, HeritageLINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY EXISTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE AND COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ESPECIALLY BY PUBLICATION OF ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.
The Brandon Endowment
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionFor repair, maintenance and upkeep of Bevis Marks Synagogue, london.To assist and further the general religious and educational activities of the Congregation.To make grants to associated charities of Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation.
London County Council Tramways Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageIn support of the trust's objectives, the Trust is raising funds to complete the restoration to working order of London County Council tramcar No. 1, which forms part of the collection of the National Tramways Museum (registered charity no. 313615).
Cambridge Arthritis Research Endeavour (care)
Heritage, ResearchSupporting scientific research into rheumatological conditions, taking various forms including laboratory-based investigation of the basic mechanisms underlying diseases of the musculoskeletal system, clinical research to investigate the features and natural history of these disorders, and to improve their management and therapy, mainly in the context of randomised clinical trials.
The South Wales Islamic Centre
Heritage, Religion, Social welfarePromote for the benefit of Members of Muslim Community particularly those who are resident in Cardiff : i. The advancement of the Religion of Islam ii.The advancement of Education in accordance with the tenets of Islam and with reference to History, Language and Culture iii.The relief of poverty, sickness and distress iv.To promote any other purpose deemed to be Charitable.
The Brunswick Town Charitable Trust
HeritageHistory,conservation and education, with a main focus on the Regency period and Brighton & Hove but with historical and geographical interests beyond these where appropriate.
The London Scottish Regimental Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, HeritagePay all expenses incidental to the administration of the charity. After paying expenses income to be used to promote militiary efficiency of the unit. Make grants to museum and library of London Scottish.
Andrew Logan Museum Sculpture Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture Limited was formed in August 1987 as a Charitable Trust to display to the public the works of Sculptor Andrew Logan, to advance the education of the public in England and Wales. The Museum organises workshops, festivals & performances for adults & children, schools & college groups in Berriew, Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales
St Laurence Ecclesiastical Charities
Heritage, ReligionThe net yearly income is paid to the Parochial Church Council of St. Laurence, Reading for the maintenance and repair of the fabric, the bells and seats of the church of St. Laurence.
Ridgeway Memorial Community And Sports Centre
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a community centre and playing field for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political,religious or other opinions, including use for meetings,lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Blavatsky Trust
Education, HeritageThe Trust furthers the education, study and research into Theosophy. It supports the Copenhagen Centre for the Study of Theosophy and Esotericism at the University of Copenhagen, and post-graduate research carried out at other universities. It funds the European School of Theosophy and the Theosophical History Conference. The Trust has an informative website giving an introduction to Theosophy.
The Settle And Carlisle Railway Trust
Heritage(1) Restoration and preservation of historic buildings and structures on railway lines - Carlisle/Settle/Leeds and Bradford/Blackburn/Hellifield. (2) Education re above.
London And Middlesex Archaeological Society
HeritageProgramme of lectures and walks/visits. Publishes Newsletter and Transactions.
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society
HeritageEDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF YORK
De Brzezie Lanckoronski Foundation
Charitable activities, HeritageGRANTS TO POLISH PEOPLE OR INSTITUTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION & CULTURE. GRANTS TO POLISH ACADEMICS UNDERTAKING EDUCATION ABROAD. ASSISTANCE TO ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING AWARENESS OF POLAND'S HISTORY & ITS CONTRIBUTION IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
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.