Heritage Charities
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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.
Lawrence House Museum
Charity and VCS support, HeritageLawrence House is a grade II listed building, owned by the National Trust and leased to Launceston Town Council for the provision of a museum of local history. The museum is run by volunteers and there is no charge for admission.
Chingford Historical Society
Arts, HeritageLectures are held on historical subjects. Coach tours are organised to places of historical interest. Publications on the history of Chingford are issued. Representations are made to local authorities on historic buildings and conservation areas.
Association For Suffolk Museums
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Association supports the development and standards of Suffolk museums and acts as their representative to other bodies. It works to serve the people of Suffolk and its visitors through joint museum projects, professional training of museums' staff and volunteers,along with helping the ambition and achievements of the county's museums through providing professional information and advice.
Great Alne And Kinwarton Memorial Hall
Education, Facilities, HeritageThe main purpose of the Hall is to provide a venue and facilities for community use, such use including classes, clubs, meetings and events.Use of the Hall is normally on a hire basis although it is made available to Great Alne School free of charge.
Restore Collective Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareINDIVIDUAL WORK IN ATHERSTONE / MANCETTERCHURCH WORK / CHAPLAINCY / PASTORAL SUPPORTRELIEF OF POVERTY
The Military Historical Society
Arts, HeritagePromotes the study of the history of the uniformed forces of the crown by talk, discussions, visits to museums, an annual exhibition and the publication of a quarterly magazine & booklets on particular aspects of military history. Promotes the collection of objects of military interest.
Ashby-De-La Zouch Museum
Arts, HeritagePermanent and temporary exhibitions and displays on Ashby-de-la-Zouch and its neighbourhood. Regular guided walks. Evening classes, lectures, workshops. Publications of local history, including an annual magazine "Past and Present". Conservation and preservation of a local archive, including photographs, books, documents, newspapers, artefacts.
The Malvern Museum Society Limited
Education, HeritageTo establish, maintain and equip premises for use as a local history museum for the benefit of the general public including school parties for educational purposes and local history research.
Littleover Grange Hall Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareWe run a Community Hall which accommodates a variety of clubs and associations including; Derby Sketching Club, Derby Ramblers Association, Derby and District Fuchsia Society, International Friendship League, Littleover Historical Society, Cabaret Theatre Dance, Slimming World. We also accommodate various individual groups. Also hosting our own Horticultural Show and Littleover in Bloom.
The Joanna Collett Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide funds firstly for the repair and maintenance of the Collett family tomb, the St. John's chapel and the bells and ropes at the church of St. Martin of Tours, Chelsfield, and secondly for the repair and maintenance of the said church, chancel and churchyard.
The Fennell Memorial Homes
Heritage, HousingAdministers 4 flats in a listed victorian building in Bury St Edmunds.
Betchworth Village War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageProvision of a village hall.
Selby Abbey Trust
HeritageTo apply income received to the restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric of Selby Abbey or to the restoration, modification and maintenance of the organ of Selby Abbey.
Eric Hosking Trust
Arts, Education, HeritageThe award of bursaries for natural history projects, particularly those associated with ornithology and photography
Swanley War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageThe Memorial Institute exists for the benefit of the Residents of the Local Community of Swanley, Swanley Village and Hextable
Gloucestershire Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageTo promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Gloucestershire, and the preservation, security and accessibility of archived material.
Society For Post-Medieval Archaeology (the)
Arts, HeritagePromote awareness of post-medieval archaeology through sponsoring conferences and research, by publishing a journal and newsletter, and by encouraging student participation and public engagement.
Milland Valley War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritagetHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE MILLAND PARISH. TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Nutfield War Memorial Fund And Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageManaging village hall for the residents of Nutfield
The Friends Of Holy Cross Church, Sarratt
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo raise funds for the preservation maintenance, restoration, improvement, or ornamentation of Holy Cross Church, Sarratt.
Clevedon Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritagehas an interest in all aspects of Clevedon as a town, historical, environmental and developmental. The society has open meetings twice per month along with many planned events. The trustees and committee meet monthly.
Bitterne Local History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageOur study area offers, to those with a specific interest in genealogy, access to information not available elsewhere. As well as family history, it is equally of value to those with an interest in general history of the local area. Resources include photographs, maps and a library of local publications (many out of print) including books and local papers. Also see our second hand bookshop.
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageRaise money and awareness of the gallery and to help Gallery to acquire new works/conservation
The War Memorial Trust Deed Of The Grand Lodge Of England Of The Royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe War Memorial Charity is established to provide Grants to aged members of the "GLE", and their dependents/widows with grants that include, annuities and disability support.
Ryhope Engines Trust
HeritagePreservation and display of Victorian Pumping Station
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.