Heritage Charities
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Parish Estate Charity (all Saints, North Street)
Associations, Heritage, Professions, ReligionOut of the residue of net yearly income to pay in respect of the clergy an amount agreed by the trustees. To pay either to the Parochial Church Council or directly any charges lawfully incurred in the maintenance and repair and insurance of the fabric of the parish church of All Saints, North Street. If in any year the whole of the said residue is not applied it shall be accumulated to form a fund
Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust
HeritageRepair and maintenance of churches in Northamptonshire
The Newcomen Society For The Study Of The History Of Engineering And Technology
HeritageDisseminating historical information to members of the Society and the general public, by way of meetings, discussion, correspondence, papers and visits to objects and places of interest& fostering historical investigation and research & encouraging the collection and preservation of examples& arranging for the presentation of original papers and publishing them
Abraham Ormerod
HeritageSUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY PEOPLE OF TODMORDEN
The Birmingham And Midland Society For Genealogy And Heraldry
Beneficiary group, HeritageFamily History Society
Queen Street School Preservation Trust
Armed forces, Education, Facilities, HeritageThe Trust manages the Wilderspin National School, focused on the life of Samuel Wilderspin, which has museum status and is an educational, heritage and community centre for the people of Barton, visitors, schools and educational historians. The Trust also manages The Joseph Wright Centre, the former Salvation Army Citadel next door, which is being developed into a venue for the performing arts.
The Lutyens Trust
Facilities, HeritageTo promote the preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings, gardens and objects designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (including gardens designed in partnership with Miss Gertrude Jekyll). To inform and educate the public about Lutyens buildings, gardens and objects. To provide information and support to owners of Lutyens buildings. To undertake and promote any form of research into Lutyens work
The Oral History Society
Arts, HeritageWe run training programmes in oral history techniques, run a website, publish a journal, run a regional network, offer advice, run an annual conference, act as a focal point for oral history and deal with ethical issues, archiving and technical developments for dissemination.
Yarmouth (isle Of Wight) Town Trust
Facilities, HeritageThe repair and maintenance of the Town Hall and for any purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of Yarmouth.
Ashford Parochial Charities
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Ashford as well as utilising the income to benefit the poor of Ashford
Montgomeryshire Community Regeneration Association Cymdeithas Adfywio Cymunedol Maldwyn
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity operates Plas Dolerw as a Voluntary Sector Centre and organises an annual lecture to discuss issues of concern in Montgomeryshire. The Charity also owns Oriel Davies Gallery, which is leased to a separate charity. Exhibitions and arts education courses are provided there for the benefit of the people of mid Wales.
Bedale Scouts
Associations, HeritageThe objective of the charity is to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Scout and Guide Group Headquarters and assist the Scout and Guide units in the raising of funds for the maintenance of the Group Headquarters and for the running of Scout & Guide activities.
The Huxham Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTrustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.
Oxfordshire Architectural And Historical Society
Arts, HeritageTo advance education and to promote research into and study of archaeology, architecture and history and kindred subjects, especially in their relation to one another; to make available to the public the results of such research through lecture meetings and an annual journal, Oxoniensia, containing papers and articles and other items of local archaeological or historical interest.
East Meon Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of hall for village activities, including PCC meetings, mother & toddler, nursery & pre-school, pilates, yoga, karate, flower show, history club, cafe, parties, dog shows, weddings, film shows and country fair.
Alford And District Civic Trust Limited
Economic and community development, HeritageTo preserve for the public the natural, artistic and cultural amenities of the town of Alford and its surroundings
Museum Of Army Music
Armed forces, Arts, Education, HeritageMilitary Museum for Army Music
Dartmouth Museum Association
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageUp to 10,000 visitors a year since reopened Henley Collection. Upgraded Maritime history room reopened for 2010. Dartmouth's social and WW II story in 2011. Upgraded shop 2020. Accreditation 2008, 2011 and 2018. Talks in winter. Mayflower gallery Oct 2021. Outreach activities, schools/adults. Jesse Room (ceiling Tree of Jesse) during opening hours. Open 6 days a week all year bar 3 public hols.
The Draycott War Memorial Institute
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Draycott and neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Guest House, Lingfield
Arts, HeritageSpecialised care and maintenance of a Grade II* listed building dated 1474. Investment of the funds held in trust for the preservation of The Guest House, to enable the future maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the building. Provision of space within the Guest House to house a public library for Lingfield in accordance with the terms of the bequest.
London Lyceum Of Greek Women
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Company's objects and principal activities are to advance the education of the public and in particular of Greek Nationals in Great Britain by promoting the study of Greek art, drama, dance, literature, history, customs and traditions.
Amgueddfa Hanesyddol A Morwrol A Chanolfan Astudiaethau Llyn (llyn Historical And Maritime Museum And Study Centre)
HeritageAgorodd yr amgueddfa ar 14 Gorffennaf 2014. Mae'r amgueddfa yn agored bum diwnrod yrwythnos yn ystod misoedd Mehefin, Gorffennaf, Awst a Medi ac ar benwythnosau yn unig yn ycyfnod tawel, Daeth nifer o grwpiau i ymweld a'r amgueddfa yn cynnwys Merched y Wawr, cymdeithasau capeli aceglwysi a chymdeithasau Hanes.Cynhaliwyd noson garolau a rhaglen ar gyfer plant ysgolion cynradd yr ardal.
St Albans Musical Museum Society
Arts, Heritage, HousingThe Society administers St Albans Organ Theatre which houses a permanent working exhibition of mechanical musical instruements and theatre pipe organs. It is open to the public one Sunday per month from 2 - 4.30pm and features a live musical performance with a full descriptive commentary. Organised groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. Regular theatre organ concerts are also held.
Brixham Heritage Museum & History Society
HeritageThe Brixham Heritage Museum and History Society was founded for the purpose of recording, saving and displaying the heritage of the historic town and fishing port.
The British Entomological And Natural History Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchOur charity holds meetings at its rooms for the reading of original papers, discussions and lectures, it holds an annual exhibition, field meetings and workshops. It publishes a journal and entomological text books. It makes available a library and collections of entomological specimens. These activities have the object of promoting, advancing and diffusing research in biological science.
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.