Heritage Charities
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United Charities And Others
Beneficiary group, HeritageSupport to needy elderly and young families by issuing vouchers in Summer and Christmas time, that can be exchanged for goods in a supermarket in the Marlow. A Victorian charity, but now trading as Marlow United Charities, was 9 smaller charities but merged in 1898. Its main charitable service is the distribution of food vouchers in summer and Christmas time to needy families in the town.
The Twyford Waterworks Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe aim of the Trust is to preserve Twyford Waterworks as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and to develop its educational and leisure potential through the formation of a Museum of Water Supply.
Datchet Recreation Centre Charitable Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe upkeep and maintenance of a village hall which, for the public benefit, is available for hire within the local area for business, social and recreational purposes.
Cooper Art Collection
Arts, HeritageMaintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
Society For The Study Of French History
HeritageEducation and research
Wilton Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe trustees administer and maintain a building for the use of by local charities, organisations and inhabitants of Wilton and the surrounding areas for such activities as fund raising, meeting facilities and recreational purposes.The work of maintaining a booking diary, keeping accounts and daily maintenance and upkeep of the facility is undertaken by the trustees with the help of a caretaker.
The Westbury Wild Life Park Foundation
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProviding a sanctuary for the maintenance, preservation and breeding of wild birds, animals, plants, insects or other wild life. Managing and restoring the parks natural and architectural features to facilitate conservation projects, educational activities and recreation.
John Burrill Almshouses
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe Charity provides 7 homes for residents in peaceful, maintained gardens.Residents live rent free and make a modest contribution towards heating bills and the fabric. Each unit has an allotment if required. The Charity is independent and receives no regular financial help.Local organizations have helped with renovation and restoration programs.
Fownhope New Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageOperation of Fownhope New Memorial Hall for benefit of local residents, clubs and other organisations.
Hemsby Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGeneral charitable purposes. Education/Training. Sport/Recreation. Arts/Culture
Littleborough Coach House Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageProvision of a community resource in the form of preservation of a listed coach house; comprising a heritage centre, an art gallery where local artists can exhibit and sell their works and two function rooms which can be hired on an hourly basis and which provides the base for several local groups/societies enabling delivery of weekly / monthly / annual classes, events and exhibitions
Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Associations, HeritageThe objects of the charity are to provide financial assistance to the charity registered as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Limited to secure the preservation, restoration, improvement, enhancement and maintenance of features of historic and industrial importance.
Society Of St Augustine Of Canterbury
Heritage, ReligionPromotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in England & Wales including aid of the upkeep and maintenance of the official residence of the Archbishop of Westminster and the place of meeting of the Catholic Ecclesiastical Authorities in England & Wales
Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionWe bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.
The Adnams Community Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe Adnams Community Trust supports good causes within 25 miles of Southwold. Grants range from £100 to £2,500. National charities may apply providing the grant is for use exclusively within the Adnams Community Trust catchment area. Grants are made under the headings of Health & Social Welfare, Education, Recreation, The Arts, Buildings/Community Facilities, History, Environment/Conservation.
The St James Clerkenwell Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe objects are the repair and maintenance of the Church of St James, Clerkenwell and the furtherance of the charitable work of that church.
The Memorial Gardens
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageOPERATION OF CAR PARK & LEASE OF CAFE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR UPKEEP OF THE MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WAR MEMORIAL
North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
HeritagePromotion of railway activities. Supporting Tyne and Wear Museums in the running of the Stephenson Railway.
The Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust Limited
HeritageThe rescue of historic buildings at risk within the county of Wiltshire with a view to their long term survival.
Drinkstone War Memorial Institute
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity provides a Village Memorial Hall for the benefit of the local village community and others for recreational, educational and social purposes.
The British Institute Of Organ Studies
Arts, HeritageThe British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) exists to encourage and promote the study of the pipe organ, its history and design, and to increase appreciation and understanding of its music by both organists and the general public. The society serves effectively as the amenity society for the British organ and lobbies Governmentand other national bodies on behalf of the instrument.
Royal Marines Historical Society
Armed forces, HeritageTo inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.
Canon Jeffrey's Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe income generated from the letting of All Saints Lodge is used to support the upkeep and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church and the maintenance of services therein.
Wiltshire Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageA. To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Wiltshire. B. To promote the preservation, security, accessibility of archival material.
The UK Society For Protection Of Nature In Israel
Environment, Heritage, ResearchTo involve and educate the public in Britain about1) nature conservation in Israel2) to promote educational activities and scientific study of the wildlife , flora, fauna , water , soils and natural resources of Israel/The Holy Land3) help preserve sites of special historical and scientific significance in Israel
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.