Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Wardour Chapel Trust
Education, HeritageWardour Chapel Trust owns All Saints Chapel at Wardour Castle, Tisbury, and adjacent land and property, including Wardour Catholic Primary School. The Trust is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the chapel.
Spelthorne Archaeology And Local History Group
HeritageTo promote the study of history and archaeology in the Borough of Spelthorne.
Bushey Museum Trust
Arts, HeritageThe advancement of education in Bushey and district by the provision of a community museum and art gallery and local studies centre with material of archaeological, historical, artistic and social interest.
The Church Charity Of John Arundell
Heritage, ReligionProvide for upkeep and repair of parish church and burial grounds of the Ecclesiastical parish of St Dennis (St. Denys), Cornwall, and maintenance of services therein. Promote the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of St. Dennis and to provide for matters incidental to these purposes.
Yapton And Ford Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageYapton and Ford Village Hall Trustees are responsible for the running, upkeep and maintenance of Yapton and Ford Village Hall, situated in the heart of Yapton village. There are two halls for hire within the building, and also a club room, bar and kitchens. The hall is used by a wide range of community groups covering all age ranges.
Land At The Causeway
HeritageThe object of the trust is to apply the income of the Charity in the maintenance and upkeep of its property and apply any excess as seen fit for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Bishop's Stortford.
Pascal Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareDrama workshops for disadvantaged young people. Workshops for unemployed people which use drama techniques to help them find work. Working with volunteers to make accessible community theatre. Cooperating with other arts and educational organisations. Promoting New Writing. Creating projects exploring heritage and history. Producing new plays. Producing play readings. Training volunteers.
Bournemouth U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchThe charity recruits tutors to lead groups to discuss or participate in a wide variety of topics and activities. We provide venues for about 100 classes ranging from academic subjects such as languages, literature, writing, philosophy and history to more active pursuits such as tennis, badminton, dancing, cycling, walking and keep-fit exercising, music and drama.
Tuckers Hall Exeter Limited
HeritageMAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF TUCKERS HALL EXETER
Apollo Youth Club
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public resident in Reading and the neighbourhood in the art, history and culture of people of African and Caribbean origin.
The Society Of Designer-Craftsmen
Arts, HeritageWe promote excellence in the field of the crafts. We have annual exhibitions, and actively support new graduates through our licentiate scheme. Our premises now include a gallery space where members can exhibit and sell their work, and attend member events, workshops and seminars.
The Motcombe Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureIn accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes.
The Worcester/birmingham And Droitwich Canals Society
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTHE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE INLAND WATERWAYS RAISING FUNDS FOR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS. ALSO RAISING FUNDS TO RUN CECILIA, A 70 FT NARROWBOAT THAT IS USED BY GROUPS LOOKING AFTER SPECIALS NEED, THE ELDERLY AND OTHERS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE INTEREST IN THE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE WATERWAYS. THE BOAT IS RUN ENTIRELY BY DONATIONS.
Railworld
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareRailworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.
Wensleydale And Swaledale Quaker Trust
Heritage, Housing, Religion, Social welfare1) the relief of Quakers, Attenders and other people who are in need, hardship or distress and are resident in the area of benefit; (2) the maintenance and upkeep of the Quaker meeting houses and burial grounds within the area of benefit;(3) to further the religious and other charitable deeds and works of the Area Meeting, in Britain and overseas, as the trustees shall see meet.
Oughtibridge War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOUTDOOR SPORTS.
Bradford Building Preservation Trust
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the townspeople of the Metropolitan District of Bradford buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.
Bristol And Gloucestershire Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritagePROMOTES INTEREST IN THE ANTIQUITIES OF BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND ENCOURAGES THE STUDY OF ARCHAEOLOGY BY HOLDING MEETINGS, PUBLISHING BOOKS, REPORTS AND PAPERS, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING ANCIENT RECORDS AND MANUSCRIPTS, MAINTAINING A LIBRARY, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ADVOCATING AND ENCOURAGING THE PRESERVATION OF SITES AND BUILDINGS OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST
Littlebourne War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageProvides a building for public use.
The Phoenix Trust
HeritageConservation of Historic buildings for public use
The Hockley Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide affordable, well maintained and friendly facilities for local groups, clubs and individuals. These include Pre-School, majorettes, judo, martial arts, children's football, slimming world, advanced motorists, metal detectors, , yoga,U3A History club, Art appreciation, Current affairs, Geography, theatre groups and many more.
War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.
Bradford On Avon Preservation Trust Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageRESTORE, MAINTAIN AND OPEN HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MAKE GRANTS. MOUNT EXHIBITIONS AND LECTURES, MONITOR AND COMMENT ON PLANNING ACTIVITIES
The Selborne Society Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchTo promote public education and research in natural history and antiquities and to publish the results of that education and research. To preserve and maintain, for the benefit of the public, places of natural beauty, scientific value and antiquarian interest.
Wiveliscombe War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisurePROVIDING SPORT/RECREATION FACILITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
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.