Heritage Charities
Discover 6,576 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust
HeritageARTS CENTRE
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the North Staffordshire Railway Company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve retain and restore Cheddleton Railway Station as a museum and headquarters for the company.
Wensleydale Railway Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe have completed the restoration of Scruton and Leeming Bar Station building. We have donated to assist in the restoration of Bedale signal box, which is a listed building of heritage interest. We have spent money on in-house training and specialised training courses for volunteers. We are involving the Trust in contacts with schools, through two specific projects.
City Discovery Centre
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes as a "new town" through various heritage, educational and community services. To promote Mitlon Keynes as a model of "new town" urban planning and as an aspirational city.Act as stewards for the Bradwell Abbey SAM (scheduled ancients monument) and heritage site
The Spode Museum Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageMuseum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke.
The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.
Initiative Earth
Environment, HeritageInitiative Earth Charity enables people to restore ecosystems and revive communities around the world by providing online learning and educational resources around climate and systems change; practical ecosystem restoration skills; networking opportunities for change-makers worldwide and generation of support for grassroots initiatives. We operate remotely from various locations in the UK.
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Derby
Heritage, ReligionThe principal objective of the charity is to promote and advance the Sikh faith, history and culture within the Sikh and wider community in Derby and the surrounding area.
Firing Line LTD
Armed forces, Arts, HeritageFiring Line is a joint Regimental Museum of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh. Officially opened by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales in June 2010.It is open to the public 362 days of the year and shows the two regiment's history over the past 350 years. Interactive and educational for all ages, it has temporary exhibitions 3 times a year and also has changing gallery displays.
Helmsley Walled Garden Limited
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureRestoration and preservation of 5 acre walled garden.Horticultural education and training, particularly for young persons and those with learning or physical disabilities.
Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust
HeritageThe Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust is a Building Preservation Trust that in the past has worked on finding a sustainable new use for the Grimsby Ice Factory, a Grade II* listed Victorian industrial building on Grimsby Docks. Currently the Trust is engaged in delivering the Peterson's Project, bringing back into use two buildings in the Kasbah Conservation Area of Grimsby Docks.
The New Group Of World Servers Trust Fund
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe support of Monasticism, Sacred Sites and Reincarnated Saints. Including the establishment of western monasteries and support and restoration of Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries. The support of a broad range of charitable initiatives in China-Tibet, Nepal and India to relieve poverty, sickness and advance education in its widest sense.Other charitable initiatives for benefit of all beings.
Matt's Gallery Limited
Arts, Education, HeritageMatt's Gallery creates opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of their practice, providing space, support, mentoring and resources for artists at all stages of their careers to create ambitious new works. Matt's Gallery presents free and accessible exhibitions of high quality visual contemporary arts, engaging students in free talks and seminars with artists and staff.
Proteus Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyProteus Theatre Company has a history of creating high quality work, producing a programme of touring shows, projects, workshops including participatory opportunities for the wider community. Making work for and with diverse communities, from rural villages to socially excluded young people, creating amazing experiences, advancing education and enriching lives through the performing arts.
The Guards Museum Trust
HeritageEducating the public in the traditions of The Guards though visits and events held at the Guards Museum throughout the year.
The W A Handley Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareThe trust is a grant making trust. Grants are commonly in response to appeals in support of welfare for those who are disadvantaged, young, elderly, disabled, as well as maritime and Service causes, education, training and employment opportunities, community benefit, historic buildings, the environment, music and the arts. Grants are made out of income and not normally out of capital.
Lord Brock Trust
Arts, HeritageOperation of museum in historic building for public and education purposes
The World Of Glass (st Helens) Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo educate the public generally in respect of science and technology with particular reference to the glass industry. To promote and advance public education by the maintenance of a museum to provide facilities for leisure-time occupation. To promote education in the sciences. To promote education in the arts and history
Ffotogallery Wales Limited
Arts, HeritageTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts and in particular in the medium of photography.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Stephen, Norwich
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionMedieval church building with recently refurbished interior. Sunday services: 9.15am and 10.45am. Morning Prayer 9.30am Mon-Fri. Cafe serves food and drinks Mon-Sat 10am-3pm. The church can be hired on a not-for-profit basis for concerts, Christian & secular charity events & conferences.
Derby West Indian Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, LeisureSocial, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.
Maa Krupa Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, HeritageProvide donations to organisations in India and Uganda in order to assist them in conducting surgeries on blind people, especially children so that they could restore them full or partial vision.
Foxfield Light Railway Society Limited
HeritagePreserving and Operating a Heritage Steam Railway and Museum
Save Britain's Heritage
HeritageSAVE Britain's Heritage campaigns for the preservation of historic buildings and the historic environment.
198 Contemporary Arts And Learning LTD
Arts, Heritage198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is a pre-eminent visual art space in Brixton, which explores the rich diversity of artistic practices informed by globalisation and emerging cultural identities. We foster creative synergies through a challenging artistic and education programme.
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.