Heritage Charities
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The West Indian Association Of Service Personnel (wasp)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe activities includes.1.Social facilities to members and the general public. 2.Thursday luncheon for pensioners. 3. Educational services to those interested in our military history. 4.Support to bereaved family of members. 5. 3 current projects - to set up a Caribbean military museum, accommodation for homeless forces personnel 6.Fund-raising . Military Parade 7. Food bank for members.
The Great Budworth Church Restoration Appeal
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe raising of funds for the restoration and repair of the fabric of the Church of St. Mary and All Saints in Great Budworth, Cheshire and the provision, restoration and repair of its monuments, ornaments, furnishings, embellishments and such other charitable purposes as in the opinion of the Trustees are for the benefit of the Church, its congregation and the community of which it forms part.
Lavant Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageProvide accommodation for local organisations.
Isle Of Wight Natural History And Archaeological Society
HeritageWe hold both field and indoor meetings throughout the year to assist in the study of natural history, geology and archaeology in relation to the Isle of Wight. We also manage a biological database and provide records to the Isle of Wight Council.
Hinckley And District Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by the provision of a museum of the history of Hinckley and Bosworth district in Leicestershire.
Catisfield Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, Leisurethe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Catisfield area 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 inhabitants lives, and as a Memorial to Catisfield people who died in World War II.
The Cornish Maritime Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureRestoration and display of historic sailing vessels for the education of the public
The Nottage Maritime Institute
Arts, Heritage, LeisureInstruction by qualified persons, using Royal Yachting Association course materials, in teaching leisure sailors the theory of navigation, radio procedure and diesel engine maintenance. To hold courses on practical small wooden boat building. To maintain property at The Quay in Wivenhoe Essex as a base for the above and to maintain a small nautical library and museum.
Suffolk Institute Of Archaeology And History
Arts, HeritageThe charity supports archaeological and historical research in the county of Suffolk. It publishes these in an annual paper known as The Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. It organises lectures, both live and online, and excursions. It publishes books on the history and archaeology of Suffolk.
Congresbury Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureCongresbury War Memorial Hall is the home for the following:Memorial Hall Mixed and Teams,Monday and Thursday Badminton Teams,Zumba Classes,Bingo evening, Congresbury Singers Rehearsal sessions, Weston Brass Rehearsal Room,Social Club,Book Sale Location,Morris Men Rehearsal locationExercise ClassesStreetdance classes,Airmodellers meeting and flying practice
The Great War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageTo maintain the memorial hall for the use of all the residents of the village and the surrounding area.
Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society
HeritageTo educate the public by promoting, fostering interest in, exploration, research and publication on the archaeology, art, history and natural history of Wiltshire for the public benefit and to make donations and grants in furtherance of these objects.
Bungay Castle Trust Limited
HeritagePreservation of ancient buildings in and around Bungay and promoting public interest in them.
Great Missenden Memorial Centre
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Great Missenden Memorial Centre (GMMC) is a memorial to the men and women of the parish who have died in war. We run the day to day operation of GMMC as a recreational facility for the inhabitants of Great Missenden and the surrounding area. In addition we are responsible for the internal upgrading and refurbishment of the centre.
Richard Hicks
Heritage, Religionapply clear income towards repair and maintenance of the Parish Church of Towcester and in maintaining divine service there
Stroud Preservation Trust Limited
HeritageTo preserve buildings of particular historical, architectural and constructional interest in and around Stroud.
Yorkshire Bach Choir
Arts, HeritageThe Choir uses historical research into performing styles and practices in use at the time of composition as the basis for its own performances, usually a series of six concerts held in York
The British Motorcycle Charitable Trust
Heritage, ResearchAssisting in the preservation of such British motorcycles as are of historic and scientific importance and providing for their display to the public.
The Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund
Arts, HeritageThe charity promotes research into the history of the postal services and supports publications in this area to a high academic standard.
The League Of Friends Of The Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital
Associations, Health, HeritageProvides financial help and assistance to Local Hospital and Health Centre for the benefit of the local community
All Saints Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionRaises funds & makes grants in furtherance of the:- worship, ministry, music & work of All Saints Margaret Street- restoration, improvement, development, maintenance & repair of the Parish Church, its furniture, ornaments, churchyard & the ecclesiastical property connected with it (including Nos 6 & 8 Margaret St) - work of the Institute of Christian Studies (as existing from time to time)
Friends Of Birmingham Museums And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, HeritageFriends of Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery support and assist Birmingham Museums Trust and promote their use and enjoyment by the public.
Norfolk Mills And Pumps Trust
HeritageThe activities of the trust are the preservation of;a) Windmills, watermills & windpumps of interest or the sites and remains of former windmills, windpumps & watermills b) Machinery for milling corn, saw milling, grist milling, paper milling & other similar industrial purposes or pumping water however powered; buildings & machinery ancillary to and occupied with such mills, sites or machinery.
Locke Oliphant Martineau Eversley Charity
HeritageWe rent out four cottages for their upkeep & towards reserved funds. The remaining funds are available for donations to causes in Eversley area. The criteria for the acceptance of tenants reflects the increasing mobility of the public although we maintain as far as possible the importance of local connections. Having been built in the early 1900s the properties need regular maintenance and repair.
Maxey Community Association
Associations, Facilities, HeritageRunning upkeep and maintenance of Maxey Village Hall
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.