Heritage Charities
Discover 6,576 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.
Mind Over Mountains
HeritageMind Over Mountains is a charity restoring well-being naturally through life-changing therapeutic outdoor experiences.
Maslaha
HeritageHEALTH RESOURCES E.G. WWW.TALKINGFROMTHEHEART.ORGEDUCATIONAL RESOURCESEXHIBITIONS, EXPLORING HISTORY, ART AND IDENTITY E.G. WWW.THEBOOKOFTRAVELS.ORG AND WWW.ICANBESHE.ORGCRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WORK
Leo Baeck Institute Limited
Heritage, ReligionUndertaking and promoting research into the history of German-speaking Jews, publishing, organising conferences, seminars and lectures.
The Bus Archive
HeritageWe collect and preserve records relating to the history of road passenger transport (buses, trams, trolleybuses) and we provide an archive open to the public for education and research.
Gurjar Hindu Union (ghu) LTD
Heritage, ReligionThe organisation focuses on the Indian community in serving their needs and helping to integrate them into mainstream society. GHU also looks to share the rich cultural and spiritual history of India more widely through common inter-community experiences.GHU provides services for the young and old making up the shortfall that the statutory bodies are unwilling or unable to provide.
Nepal Leprosy Trust
Health, HeritageNepal Leprosy Trust works with people affected by leprosy and other disabled and marginalised people. It supports them without discrimination, to empower, rehabilitate and restore dignity and thus demonstrate their potential as active members in their community. At its Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital & Services Centre, the trust has established a model for the elimination of leprosy stigma in Nepal.
Economic History Society
Arts, HeritageTHE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
Brading Roman Villa Trust
HeritageTO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE SITE OF BRADING ROMAN VILLA. THE VILLA IS AN EXAMPLE OF A MARITIME COURTYARD VILLA WITH IN SITU MOSAICS OF THE 3RD CENTURY. IT IS AN ANCIENT SCHEDULED MONUMENT AND GRADE 1 LISTED BUILDING SET IN AN AREA OF OUSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT. THE MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO CONSERVE AND DEVELOP THE VILLA SITE.
The Bahamas Locomotive Society Limited
HeritageThe Society operates the Ingrow Loco museum and maintains and operates its collection of steam locomotives and other railway related artefacts.
The People's Mosquito Limited
HeritageTo preserve and protect a De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft and return her to full working order for the benefit of the public and to demonstrate and display her to the public and to advance the education of the general public in De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft for the benefit of British heritage, remembrance and historical knowledge.
Abergavenny Ministry Area
Heritage, ReligionThe provision of regular public worship and the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved, teaching Christianity through sermons and small groups. Promoting Christianity through events and services. The care of a fine collection of historic medieval monuments.
Nottingham Castle Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public about Nottingham Castle, its occupiers,the legend of Robin Hood and their place in Nottingham's and Great Britain's history, the history and geology of the caves of Nottingham Castle and Nottingham generally, establish and maintain a museum and preserve, restore or enhance the building known as Nottingham Castle, ancillary buildings and grounds
Newmarket Day Centre CIO
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social careProviding support for over 50's in Newmarket and surrounding area's.Newmarket Day Centre CIO was formed by the conversion of the original charity, Newmarket Day Centre (Charity No. 290989) to a CIO in April 2015. Further details of the charities activities and its history can be found on the website at http://www.newmarketdaycentre.co.uk
Pelvic, Obstetric And Gynaecological Physiotherapy (pogp)
Health, Heritage, ResearchPelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) is a registered charity and a membership organisation and professional network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession that promotes recovery in illness, injury, or disability. It aims to restore movement and functional ability to the person's full potential.
The British Omani Society
HeritageTo advance the education of the British public and Omani nationals by promoting learning & knowledge of Oman and the UK, their people, history, geography, economies and all aspects of their wider cultures, religions & customs by arranging lectures & meetings which may be open to the public; and by providing educational assistance through financial and logistical support in either country.
Amble Development Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageFormed as a Limited Company in 1994 the Trust became a registered charity 1995. The principle mission and objective of the Trust is to regenerate Amble by taking a lead in most aspects of economic, social and community regeneration in partnership with other agencies to provide the conditions and infrastructure for the restoration of community self-confidence, self esteem and economic prosperity.
The Royal Logistic Corps Museum Trust CIO
Armed forces, HeritageOperation of the museum of The Royal Logistic Corps telling the story of Army logistics from the current day back through the period of the predecessor corps and organisations.
Cartoon Art Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
Fenwick Charitable Trust
Heritage, ResearchThe preservation, protection and improvement of any listed buildings and any other property of national, historical, architectural, artistic or scientific interest; and the encourgement of access to and the study of the same.
Benny Walker Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionPromotion in Cumbria of education in music and civil engineering Preservation and conservation of buildings of religious historic or architectural importance in Cumbria including Carlisle Cathedral and churches in Allerdale and CopelandAdvancement of life of young people resident in Allerdale and Copeland
The Toy Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Toy Project rehomes unwanted toys and runs free accessible community events. They work with a range of local provision providing toys, resources and events for children accessing these services. They have a Playroom running free sessions for the community and in holidays run free playschemes inclusive of funded outings. They have a gallery space for local artists to exhibit work affordably and
The Past And Present Society
HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of the study and public knowledge of history and related disciplines.
Devon Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageTo assist in the rescue of the historic buildings of the county of Devon for the people of Devon.
The Western Front Association
HeritageThe object of the Western Front Association is to educate the public in the history of the Great War, 1914-18.
County Classics Motor Museum
HeritageTo provide a place of interest and education for the general public , to appreciate the history of the motor vehicle, and become involved via workshops with the restoration and maintenance of the vehicles
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.