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Heritage Charities

Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,701
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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, Heritage

To provide free access for the general public to view The Pannett Art Gallery collection.

Latest Income: £20,250
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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J R Heslam Trust

Arts, Heritage, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,187
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust

Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

Supply of funds in the form of grants to places of worship for the purpose of restoration of the fabric of the building

Latest Income: £20,156
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Higham Village Hall

Facilities, Heritage

Maintenance and upkeep of a village hall for use by residents and interest groups

Latest Income: £20,136
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The York Archaeological Trust For Excavation And Research

Associations, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Members 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.

Latest Income: £20,004
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Pocklington Canal Amenity Society

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

a) 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

Latest Income: £20,000
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The David And Christopher Lewis Foundation

Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £19,960
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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South Creake War Memorial Institute

Facilities, Heritage

The Charity continues to provide an excellent resource for the village, it is well used by all age groups and is well supported.

Latest Income: £19,901
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Ledbury And District Society Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Heritage

Preservation of the historical appearance of Ledury and the surrounding villages.

Latest Income: £19,845
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Holmesdale Natural History Club

Arts, Heritage, Research

Monthly 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.

Latest Income: £19,819
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Family History Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage

Make 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.

Latest Income: £19,749
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Deanshanger War Memorial Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Community 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.

Latest Income: £19,733
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Newarke Houses Museum

Facilities, Heritage, Housing

The 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.

Latest Income: £19,725
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Lydney War Memorial (almshouses) Trust

Heritage, Housing

The 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.

Latest Income: £19,722
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The City Of London Archaeological Trust Fund

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Raising 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.

Latest Income: £19,660
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Folly Fellowship

Arts, Facilities, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £19,621
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cambridge Antiquarian Society

Arts, Education, Heritage

Monthly 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.

Latest Income: £19,592
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Historical Metallurgy Society Limited

Armed forces, Heritage

We 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.

Latest Income: £19,589
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cliffe Village Institute (war Memorial)

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage

Cliffe 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.

Latest Income: £19,538
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited

Heritage

Tramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester

Latest Income: £19,532
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The Sheffield Recreation Band Club

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £19,446
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Kettering Art Gallery And Museum

Arts, Associations, Heritage

TO 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.

Latest Income: £19,275
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Westbourne Church Restoration Trust

Heritage, Religion

The preservation, repair, maintenance, upkeep and restoration of St John the Baptist Church in Westbourne

Latest Income: £19,259
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Marston Moreteyne Village Hall

Facilities, Heritage

Management, repairs and upkeep and letting of a village hall.

Latest Income: £19,209
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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St John's Hospital, Bakewell

Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

Maintain 17th century almshouses to provide accommodation for Bakewell people in need or hardship.

Latest Income: £19,181
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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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.