Heritage Charities
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Heatons-Reddish Group U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchClasses in Architecture, Art, Bird Watching, Current Affairs, Crafts, Drama, Family History, Gardening, Heritage, Line Dancing, Literature, Music Appreciation, Play Reading, Poetry, Science, Singing, Ukulele, Walking, Writing; theatre visits and interest holidays, Philosophy, Conversational Spanish.
Clovelly Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureAll activities concerning the local population of Clovelly:Football and Games.Children's play area.Darts, Skittles, card games etc.Village Hall hire for children's learning, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Funeral Teas, Youth club, Music Nights, charity events and fund raisingTractor runsQuiz NightsCommunity eventsVillage Fetes
New Forest Association
Associations, Environment, Facilities, HeritageThe Association is a wholly independent organisation dedicated to sustaining the traditional character of the New Forest, by:Preserving scenery, wildlife & wilderness quality. Resisting exploitation and over commercialisation by public/private bodies. Supporting commoning as the effective method of land management. Encouraging the restoration of ancient woodlands and mires
East Wickham And Welling War Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, HeritageGrant giving charity and offering the following categories of grants to individuals or community based organisations within the boundaries of East Wickham and Welling: Capital Grants for Improvements to Premises, Grants Towards the Hire of Premises and Individual Grants for Character Building Courses or Expeditions. The Trustees also offer an academic bursary.
Friends Of Little Malvern Priory
Associations, Heritage, ReligionFinancial support for Little Malvern Priory, especially towards the maintenance and repair of the fabric and the furniture and fittings of the church.
Beit Klal Yisrael
Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionTo advance religion in accordance with the Jewish faith by the provsion of a synagogue for the purpose of pubic worship and to advance education amongst children and adults in conetmporary Judaism, Jewish history, culture, theology and literugy and the understanding of multi-cultural Judaism.
Ley Hill War Memorial Institute
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe hall provides facilities for numerous activities including badminton, keep fit, dancing, art classes, performing arts, dog training, cubs. Additionally, villagers may hire the hall for parties, wedding receptions, quizzes etc. The hall committee run a pensioners party, and a flower and produce show.
Village Hall (stretton On Dunsmore)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe village is a thriving community (approx 500 dwellings and 1200 residents). Many residents support the hall and it is key to village life. The hall is used by 16 regular groups including, Indoor Bowls, Karate, Keep Fit, Scouts, History Society, Parent and Toddler group, Dancing etc plus numerous ad hoc functions. There is a successful amateur Dramatic group with an active youth section.
Frome Society For Local Study
Charitable activities, HeritageFSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research.
The Arnside/silverdale Aonb Landscape Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo work for the public benefit in creating environmental awareness and in stimulation and encouraging an understanding of and active involvement in the protection, conservation, and practical improvement of features of general and public amenity or historical interest within the landscape,and in doing so provides grants to assist in the process.
The Arts Society East Herts
Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, HousingPromotion and advancement of the arts through a programme of Talks, Outings, volunteering, recording local artefacts, and financial support of the arts in local schools and other organisations. In furtherance of this purpose the Society shall have power to arrange lectures and organise appropriate activities including visits to houses, collections, museums and other places of relevant interest.
Church Lands
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvide grants towards projects which are in accordance with the objects of the charity ("In or towards the upkeep and maintenance of the church (being the parish church of St John in Bedwardine, St Johns, Worcester)")
The Darlington Railway Preservation Society
HeritagePreservation of and restoration of railway locomotives and artefacts.
Business Archives Council
HeritageTo promote the preservation of business records of historical importance. To supply advice and information on business archives and modern records. To encourage interest in and study of business history and archives. To provide a forum for the custodians and users of business archives.
The Aberfan Memorial Charity
Facilities, Heritage, Saving of livesMaintenance and repair of cemetery memorials and memorial garden for victims of the Aberfan Disaster 1966
Breachwood Green New Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageThe charity's purpose is to manage the Village Hall. In that respect it raises funds through various charitable events throught the year and through the letting of the hall. The funds raised are used for the upkeep and repair of the Hall.
Knottingley Town Hall Community Centre Committee
Facilities, HeritageKnottingley Town Hall Community Centre aims to provide and encourage local activities to take place in its historic and iconic Victorian building in the centre of Knottingley.We support:small groups of clubsassociationsmeetings/groups Our aim is to remain open and continue to add value to community life in Knottingley and the surrounding villages and the surrounding villages.
The Colwich And Little Haywood Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageThe Charity is a local village hall. There is a village hall managent committee which is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the hall and the administration involved with letting of the hall for use by local groups, and for ah-hoc use such as weddings and parties.
Bell Rope Croft
Heritage, ReligionThe repair and maintenance and keeping in proper condition the bell ropes in the belfry of the Parish Church of St. Martins Birmingham and the provision of new bell ropes as and when required.If sufficient funds remain then the residue of income maybe used in defraying certain expenses incurred by the Parochial Church Council of St Martins.
The Compton's Yard Charitable Trust
Arts, HeritageTo provide facilities and amenities for social welfare, particularly a centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Llanidloes and the neighbourhood, without discrimination of any kind, and to provide education, particularly in the arts and with special regard to the history, crafts and culture of the area of benefit.
Asthall Leigh Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMaintenance of the village hall as a War Memorial.Holds recreational activities for the benefit of the local community
St John's Church Bells Restoration And Maintenance Fund
Arts, Heritage, ReligionTo finance the maintenance and improvement of Lytham, St John's bells to enable the bells to be rung for services, weddings, funerals, national and local celebrations to proclaim a Christian witness in the Parish and wider community. Also to ensure the bells remain in ringable condition to enable new ringers of all ages and from all sections of the community to be encouraged to learn bell ringing.
The Rumney War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageThe provision of affordable accomodation to various organisations thoughout the year and rental to casual users, plus the annual Remebrance Day service in November
The Felsham Charity
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe charity is divided into three branches:The general charity contributes exclusively to the benefit of the inhabitants of Felsham. The church charity contributes exclusively to the repair and maintenance of St Peter's Church, Felsham. The bread charity benefits the poor and necessitous people of Felsham according to circumstances.
The Broadstone Community And Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisurePreserving, extending & refurbishing a 3-bedroom Victorian house in its own large conservation grounds to use as a Community Centre for all ages. Meaningful activities & education for advancement of young people. Non-alcohol premises. Safe environment for women & children. Activities for the elderly, Ballet, Maths, English, Music & fun for mums & babies, Tai Chi, Yoga
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.