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Heritage Charities

Discover 6,576 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

6,576
Charities
£5,185,607,911
Total Income
£591,424
Avg Income
92.6%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Courtauld Institute Of Art Fund

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

To promote the advancement of public education in the history of art and architecture and the care, conservation and restoration of works of art for the public benefit by raising funds to support the Courtauld Institute of Art

Latest Income: £434,415
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Brogdale Collections

Heritage, Research

Brogdale Collections work to secure the long term, sustainable future of the National Fruit Collection as a living Collection at Brogdale. We do this by opening the orchards to the public where they can view the various fruits through the seasons, learn the historical importance of the Collection and the significant scientific work being carried out to keep the Collection alive.

Latest Income: £434,053
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Restore (cumbria)

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Religion

Restore (Cumbria) exists to help create new lives and opportunities for people, including but not restricted to the work and ministry of the OpShops, the Repair Cafe and the Men in Sheds project.

Latest Income: £433,576
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Christ Anointing Assembly (restoration City) Limited

Heritage, Religion

Promoting Christian values of Love ,respect and kindness for others Providing soup kitchen for vulnerable and less privilege in the society, by providing hot meals, drinks and warm blankets especially when the weather is cold.Preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ .

Latest Income: £432,076
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Restore Community Church

Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion

The church's mission is to see the community transformed by the love of God and its activities are aimed at serving the local population, providing an environment where newcomers can be welcomed, refreshed and have their lives changed. That population is then released to serve the community, and much of the churchs outreach depends on the hundreds of people who volunteer their time and energy.

Latest Income: £431,286
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Boston Preservation Trust Limited

Heritage

Preserving generally the architectural and natural amenities of Boston and its surrounds and highlighting the social history and heritage of the town and its surrounds.

Latest Income: £429,626
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Museum Of Power

Heritage

To preserve for the community the Langford Steam Pumping Station and to develop a significant regional power related museum, which will both educate and entertain the public at large.

Latest Income: £428,523
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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London Transport Museum Friends

Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The advancement of public education in the history of transport and assisting and encouraging the work and activities of the London Transport Museum, including work and activity carried out jointly. This is achieved by giving grants to the London Transport Museum; volunteer support; giving our members a quarterly magazine; and by arranging talks and visits to places of transport interest.

Latest Income: £427,275
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Group For Education In Museums

Arts, Heritage

GEM promotes social, community and personal development through accessible, relevant and enjoyable heritage learning. GEM advocates the benefits of heritage learning and supports heritage organisations in developing progressive and inclusive learning. GEM's conferences, training events, email forums, website and publications encourage best professional practice.

Latest Income: £425,985
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Lyme Regis Philpot Museum Trust Limited

Heritage

Managing and maintaining the Lyme Regis Museum and its collections.

Latest Income: £425,157
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Enterprise Homes Group Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Housing

We operate as a supportive family to enable those who are excluded, particularly through homelessness, to start new lives. Our vision is to make homelessness history. With our partners, we creates places to belong, develop skills and find meaningful employment. Our approach of fostering and promoting "the heart of family" brings acceptance, belonging, dignity and self-worth.

Latest Income: £424,966
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Institute For The Study Of Iraq (gertrude Bell Memorial)

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, Research

BISI is dedicated to advancing research and public education about Iraq in the areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences. The charity's activities include: giving grants to support research and outreach projects; publishing the journal IRAQ and texts on Iraq's history and culture; arranging public lectures and study days; and a Visiting Iraqi Scholarship Programme.

Latest Income: £424,461
Areas of Operation: Iraq
Status: Registered
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The Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust

Heritage

TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE STRATFIELD SAYE HOUSE AND THE CHATTELS RELATING TO THE FIRST DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND OPENING THE HOUSE TO THE PUBLIC.

Latest Income: £424,289
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust

Heritage

All aspects of aid and assistence to employees, former employees and students of the textile industry.

Latest Income: £424,232
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Society For The Promotion Of Roman Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The Society is the leading organisation in the UK for those interested in the study of Rome and the Roman Empire. Its scope is wide, covering Roman history, archaeology, literature and art to about A.D. 700. It supports a programme of publication, a large library, summer schools, archaeology, and an annual lecture programme. It makes annual grants to schools and archaeological projects.

Latest Income: £423,924
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Sulgrave Manor Trust

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage

Public opening and guided tours of the accredited Tudor house museum and garden, with family activity area and formal planting areas. Engagement activities in all spaces including the garden and exhibitions.Formal and Informal Learning activities founded upon the museum collections and ties between the UK and USA. Special opening, events and workshops are designed to welcome all age ranges.

Latest Income: £422,965
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Singh Sabha Gurdwara Birmingham

Heritage, Religion

The charity is a Sikh religious place of worship. The charity was set up to promote and advance the Sikh faith, history and culture within the Sikh and the wider community in Birmingham and the surrounding area.

Latest Income: £421,675
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Household Cavalry Museum Trust Limited

Armed forces, Heritage

To educate the public and members of the Household Cavalry in the Regiment's history, heritage, traditions and military accomplishments through the preservation, maintenance and management of the Regimental collection and the operation of 2 museums in Windsor and London.

Latest Income: £418,632
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Haslemere Educational Museum

Heritage

Maintain and run an independent Museum with natural history, human history and geology collections, together with local archives and provide exhibition space.

Latest Income: £413,860
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Restore Church Boston

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Housing, Religion

Restore Church bringing hope & Pastoral care in our local communitiesChildren & Youth activities.Restore Homes, Housing for vulnerable & or homeless menFood van, Feeding people for free, 5 nights a week.Restore Pantry, Social supermarket for anyone & everyone.

Latest Income: £411,045
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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The Showroom Gallery Ltd.

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

The Charity is established to advance public education by the provision of an art gallery for the exhibition of contemporary art, including performance, video, installation, and artist commissions involving local participation. It is also involved in the formulation, preparation and establishment of schemes, provided that all the objectives of the charity shall be of a charitable nature.

Latest Income: £408,830
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Churches Conservation

Heritage, Religion

Conservation of churches and chapels of historic and archaeological importance for benefit of members of the communities in which they are located and for the benefit of the wider public..The relief of people who are in need due to age ,ill health ,disability, social disadvantage.To Benefit the residents of the communities in which such churches are located by adapting and improving premises.

Latest Income: £407,916
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Mathsworlduk

Heritage, Research

MathsWorldUK is a company that has the intention of setting up a museum/discovery centre for mathematics in the UK. During the year 2019-20 MathsWorldUK raised funds to equip and put forth a touring mathematics exhibition. We are about to open a physical centre, known as MathsCity, in Leeds so that we can display to the public many mathematical exhibits, puzzles games, etc.

Latest Income: £406,017
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust (2016)

Heritage

Providing financial support to historic churches in Oxfordshire in order to preserve, repair, upkeep and restore them.

Latest Income: £402,474
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ashton Central Mosque Charitable Trust

Heritage, Religion

To provide a Mosque and Cultural Centre In Ashton-under-Lyne for the purpose of1 Advancing the Islamic religion2 Teaching the principles of the Islamic Faith3 Making provision for Islamic marriage and funeral ceremonies according to Sharia and the law of the land4 Advancing education in Islamic traditions and history

Latest Income: £400,705
Areas of Operation: Tameside
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many heritage charities are there in the UK?

There are 6,576 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 £5.2bn 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 92.6%. 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 £591k. 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.