Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Pannett Art Gallery And Whitby Museum
Arts, HeritageTo provide free access for the general public to view The Pannett Art Gallery collection.
J R Heslam Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Trustees have the power to apply income or capital to the purchase of pictures, prints, sculptures, books, works of art as the Trustees consider to be of national, scientific, historic or artistic interest in connection with City of Lincoln. The ownership of items purchased to be transferred to the City, such items to be exhibited in the Usher Gallery or such other place in the City.
Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionSupply of funds in the form of grants to places of worship for the purpose of restoration of the fabric of the building
Higham Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageMaintenance and upkeep of a village hall for use by residents and interest groups
Friends Of The York Archaeological Trust For Excavation And Research
Associations, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMembers benefit from a programme of visits, day schools, lectures, site tours & social events in the York area & wider. All funds raised contribute directly to the work of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation & Research to further it's important work.
Pocklington Canal Amenity Society
Environment, Heritage, Leisurea) To promote the restoration and preservation of the canal for the benefit of the local community and the general public at large, and to encourage its use for navigation and the general public in their leisure time.b) To stimulate public interest, education and appreciation of the beauty, history, flora and fauna and structures of the Pocklington Canal and its environs
The David And Christopher Lewis Foundation
HeritageThe Foundation was established in memory of John and Nellie Lewis by their sons, David and Christopher. We support Welsh Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Language through small grants towards heritage sites, arts programs, educational institutions and museums. We fund projects to protect Wales' natural beauty, promote sustainable tourism, and encourage learning about Welsh arts, culture, and language.
South Creake War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageThe Charity continues to provide an excellent resource for the village, it is well used by all age groups and is well supported.
Ledbury And District Society Trust Limited
Economic and community development, HeritagePreservation of the historical appearance of Ledury and the surrounding villages.
Holmesdale Natural History Club
Arts, Heritage, ResearchMonthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.
Derbyshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageMake library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
Deanshanger War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCommunity Centre for use by village and surrounding area for all age groups for sports, fund raising, keep fit, marshall arts and many other social activities, including Day Centre. There is also a library, play group and Doctors branch surgery on the site.
Newarke Houses Museum
Facilities, Heritage, HousingThe Chantry House and Nos. 9 and 11 The Newarke, Leicester, to be preserved in perpetuity for use by the public as a museum and the gardens used as open space for the benefit of the public.
Lydney War Memorial (almshouses) Trust
Heritage, HousingThe charity maintains and administers six residential units. There are seven trustees who give their time voluntarily. Priority is given to retired persons who where possible have a connection with HM Armed Forces.
The City Of London Archaeological Trust Fund
Charity and VCS support, HeritageRaising of funds to support archaeological work of all kinds (though not normally excavation or projects which should be supported by developers) in the City of London and its environs; particularly in publication and research of archaeological material, and education in archaeology.
The Folly Fellowship
Arts, Facilities, HeritageThe charity's objects are to protect, preserve and promote for the benefit of the public the historical, architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around follies, grottoes and garden buildings. We publish "Follies Journal" annually, and "Follies" magazine.
Cambridge Antiquarian Society
Arts, Education, HeritageMonthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.
The Historical Metallurgy Society Limited
Armed forces, HeritageWe provide a forum for research and exchange of information on all aspects of past metallurgy, in Britain and worldwide. We also aim to promote the understanding and conservation of all aspects of the heritage relevant to metallurgy. Our interests range from prehistory to the present, and from extraction and smelting to all aspects of metalworking and the use of metals in society.
Cliffe Village Institute (war Memorial)
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageCliffe Village Institute is a village hall facility and is a memorial to those from the parish who fought and died in both World Wars. It has modern facilities and is available for hire for private functions and regular activities for all ages. Income is from hire and fundraising events, with all money raised being used to finance the running and upkeep of the building.
Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited
HeritageTramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester
The Sheffield Recreation Band Club
Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureThe Sheffield Recreation band was formed in 1900 and has a long history and heritage with the city centre of Sheffield and also the steel industry within the wider areas of the city, of which the band are very proud. In May 2025 the band will celebrate its 125th year. We have worked very hard to attract a wide age range within our band 13 years to over 70 years.
Friends Of Kettering Art Gallery And Museum
Arts, Associations, HeritageTO FURTHER THE WORK OF KETTERING ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM AND TO HELP MAKE THEM MORE WIDELY KNOWN, UNDERSTOOD AND ENJOYED;TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM BY GIFT AND PURCHASE, CONSERVATION AND CATALOGUING;TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES IN THE KETTERING AREA, INCLUDING ORGANISING MEETINGS, VISITS AND TALKS ON RELEVANT SUBJECTS.
Westbourne Church Restoration Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair, maintenance, upkeep and restoration of St John the Baptist Church in Westbourne
Marston Moreteyne Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageManagement, repairs and upkeep and letting of a village hall.
St John's Hospital, Bakewell
Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareMaintain 17th century almshouses to provide accommodation for Bakewell people in need or hardship.
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.