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.
British Glass Foundation
HeritageTHE BRITISH GLASS FOUNDATION IS AN ENABLING BODY BRINGING TOGETHER ALL RELEVANT AND INDEPENDENT GLASS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMON AIM TO PROTECT AND SAVE THE GLASS, ARCHIVE AND TECHNICAL COLLECTIONS AT BROADFIELD HOUSE GLASS MUSEUM AND TO ENSURE THEIR FUTURE DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC, ACCESS FOR RESEARCH AND CONTINUED GROWTH.
The Bailiffgate Museum And Gallery
Arts, HeritageTo preserve, record and make accessible the history of Alnwick Town and District and to showcase the work of local and national artists within a vibrant, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment for the benefit of the community.
The Wellington Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe conservation and preservation of the former Royal Navy sloop HMS WELLINGTON as part of the nation's maritime heritage, the education of the public in the history of the British and Commonwealth Merchant Services and, the importance of seaborne trade to our island nation. An educational programme is in place for KS 1 & 2 children, a Secondary School Programme and a Sixth Form STEM Programme.
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust
HeritageA Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation that manages a museum and comprehensive archive for the purpose of the preservation and advancement of knowledge of the heritage relating to Aston Martin and Lagonda.
Trowbridge Town Hall Trust LTD
Arts, Facilities, HeritageDeveloping an Arts Centre for Trowbridge and the surrounding area in the former Trowbridge Town Hall building; it is hired out for performance theatre; artists for studio residencies;also for art exhibitions, craft fairs, musical rehearsals & other community group events. An active Friends group supports the Trustees through voluntary activities including building tours & historical lectures.
The Marandi Foundation
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Marandi Foundation supports programmes that look to improve children's health and education and also supports cultural history and art
The Bestway Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, Health, HeritageProviding scholarships/grants to University students of South Asian origin both in the UK and overseas.The relief of sickness and the preservation of health both in the UK and in South Asia by way of grants to hospitals, medical research establishments, by building, new hospitals, or in such other manner as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide.
Pcc Holy Trinity With St Laurence Church Also Known As Morecambe Parish Church
Heritage, ReligionAn Anglican church community (a part of The Church of England) in the original part of Morecambe, known as Poulton-le-sands. The church has been here for over 275 years and is a grade 2 listed building. As a Church community, we have embarked on what we consider God is calling us to do in our parish. We have focussed on helping those who are struggling with food insecurity and financial concerns
Duxford Aviation Society
Heritage, LeisureThe Society is based at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, where it works in partnership with the IWM. The Society has a collection of post-WW2 British Civil Aircraft, which it maintains and displays to the public.
The Bentley Priory Battle Of Britain Trust
HeritageThe Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust runs Bentley Priory Museum which tells the fascinating story of Bentley Priory, a Grade 2* listed house that was designed by Sir John Soane. The house has a rich history, most famously as the Headquarters of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. The museum tells the story of the people who won that Battle and Bentley Priory's broader history.
The Exeter University Foundation
Education, Heritage, ResearchTo assist in the provision for research and instruction in the humanities and sciences; the maintaining the quality of teaching and research; and to promote the education of scholars and the public by the assistance and support of the museum(s) within the University of Exeter.
History Of Advertising Trust
HeritageThe History of Advertising Trust is the largest archive of UK advertising material in the world and is an educational Trust formed in 1976, becoming a registered charity in 1978. It encourages and subsidises the study of UK advertising and brand communications. Through HAT Archive, it rescues, preserves and conserves the industry's history and its best work.
The Helicopter Museum
HeritagePreservation and conservation of Historial Rotorcraft.
125 Group Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchTo advance the education of the public through the preservation, operation and exhibition of locomotives and rolling stock of historic and scientific importance in particular the InterCity 125 or High Speed Train by providing working exhibits of said locomotives and related rolling stock.
Art History Link-Up
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageArt History Link-Up (AHLU) offers free-of-charge accredited Art History courses to state school students, taught in galleries, schools and online. Art History A level is taught in less than 1% of state schools. Yet we have taught over 600 young people from diverse backgrounds, from 300 state schools across the UK. Our students are transforming the sector and securing a vibrant future for the arts.
Cubitt Artists Limited
HeritageProprietors of Studio and Art Galleries
Acton Scott Heritage Farm
Arts, Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe objects of the CIO are the advancement of education through operation of a heritage working farm which will provide in situ vocational courses to the general public in rural and endangered skills and crafts, and demonstrate historical agricultural practices. It will display and preserve historic buildings and equipment, promote biodiversity, and seek to enhance wellbeing through nature.
Climbing Out
Heritage, LeisureClimbing Out runs 5 day residential outdoor activity programmes working with people facing life changing injury or illness. We aim to help restore their confidence and self esteem through challenging activities, coaching and peer support networks.
Coastlands
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareCoastlands is a Christian Church based in the Vale of Glamorgan. We hold regular services of Christian worship, along with providing activities for children and youth. In addition we offer a variety of services to the local community, including a foodbank and other projects for those who are in need.
The Perimeter London
Arts, HeritageProvision of an art gallery and contemporary art exhibition space to advance education in the arts.
The Rougham Estate Trust
Arts, HeritagePROMOTING LOCAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION AND MUSICAL EDUCATION
Treeangle Foundation
HeritageThe principal object of the charity is to provide ecological restoration, the advancement of education and other purposes which are exclusively charitable.
The War Memorial Village - Derby
HeritageThe principal activity of the charity is to own, operate and maintain an enclave of high grade individual properties in the City of Derby specifically for the benefit of disabled former members of HM Forces, the Emergency Services and others who from time to time the Trustees shall deem worthy of inclusion
International Council Of Museums (united Kingdom)
Education, HeritageICOM UK is the national committee of the International Council of Museums. It organises an annual conference and delivers workshops throughout England to build the international work and profile of the UK's museums and galleries. It provides travel bursaries to members, free entry to museums in the UK and throughout the world and a global network of other museum professionals and organisations.
Chinnor And Princes Risborough Railway Association Limited
HeritageTo collect, preserve, restore and operate as a permanent public exhibition and display for the advancement of technical, historical and general education and the demonstration of steam and other railway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, machinery and relics of historical operations and general interest and educational value with particular reference to the former Great Western Railway.
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.