Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Rolvenden War Memorial 1914-20 Trust
Facilities, HeritageOwns and maintains Rolvenden War Memorial along with the green and hedge around the memorial. Owns and maintains both Rolvenden Village andRolvenden Layne Playing Fields along with supporting activities taking place within the village, especially using the playing fields.
Queensferry War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageWar memorial institute - grade II listed building providing venue for community events.
St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.
Tollerton War Memorial Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareUpkeep and running of Village Hall which provides a venue for many local activities including Playgroup, Toddler group, Badminton, Bowls, Ballet and Dance classes and meetings plus hiring out to local people for private social events.
London Record Society
HeritageTO EDIT, TRANSLATE AND PUBLISH THE RECORDS OF LONDON IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND SCHOLARLY FORMAT, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY STIMULATING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELATING TO LONDON
Coquetdale Arts Centre
Arts, HeritageOffers opportunities for Artists of all levels to display and sell own work to the general public.The centre offers art tuition to the general public. It also passes on information relevant for the visitor and tourist visiting Northumberland.
Peterborough Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionTo assist the church within the diocese of Peterborough in:- a) The preservation of redundant bells. b) The repair, restoration and augmentation of existing bells. c) The provision of new bells. d) Other work directly associated with (b) and (c).
Lamberhurst War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Lamberhurst 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 conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Albert Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe objective of this charity is to promote the education of the sciences and arts within the Borough of Colchester.
The Whaplode Drove Chapel Land Charity
Heritage, ReligionSupport of the Ministry of the Parish Church in Whaplode Drove, contributions to the Stipend of the Minister and to the upkeep and maintenance of Church buildings
Oakridge Village Hall Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionWe administer, manage and facilitate our hall for community activities and meetings, including a choir and dance classes, garden club, history group, lunch club for the elderly, the Church in Oakridge, W.I. etc. The trust holds fundraising events, Film Nights, and lets the hall for educational, community functions, family parties, children's parties, annual village show, and drama productions.
The Baptist Historical Society
HeritageTo advance the Christian faith and to promote the study of Baptist history through publication especially Baptist quarterly and lectures and so contribute to a significant strand in British history. More information available on website - www.baptisthistory.org.uk.
The Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust
Arts, HeritageSupport of the research and publication in the history of Parliament, with particular reference to supporting the journal 'Parliamentary History' and publishing the Parliamentary History Texts and Studies series. We hold conferences and publish the proceedings.
Riley Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGreen park with open access to public, children's play area, youth football, charity fundraising activities e.g. fete, musical festival and general ad hoc activities. Eight historical Heritage Trail Display Units installed to acknowledge the Centenary of the Trust in 2014 and for educational reasons.
Broadwell War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe carrying on of a non-sectarian and non-political institution and place of social and educational intercourse and of physical and mental recreation and improvement for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district defined in the trust deeds.
Pulford Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, HeritageVillage Hall used for many village activities. Bridge Club, History Group, Handbell ringersArt Club, various committee meetings
Tregaron War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageVillage hall.
Bacton-On-Sea Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureVillage Hall with Wi-Fi internet facilities. Fully accessible main hall, and annex/meeting room.Providing a Community Hub with keep fit, medau, art group, book group, gardening club and local history group,childrens' play group, craft groups, line dancing. Available to hire for business meetings, parties, events and local groups.
Llanwrtyd Wells War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageWarwickshire Industrial Locomotive Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageEducational activities associated with the Kidderminster Railway Museum and the Highley Engine House. Fund raising for the overhaul of the steam loco Manning, Wardle 2047 of 1926 known as Warwickshire.
Melton Mowbray Parish Church Restoration Appeal Fund
Heritage, ReligionAssisting with the cost of special/restoration expenditure on St Marys Parish Church Melton Mowbray.
The Henley Library And Collection
Arts, HeritageTHE HENLEY LIBRARY AND COLLECTION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF DARTMOUTH MUSEUM WHO ALSO MAINTAIN THE COLLECTION
The Friends Of The Leeds City Museums
Associations, HeritageWe exist to develop greater interest in our museums the funds we raise are used to buy artifacts, pictures etc which Leeds City Council cannot purchase from its own funds
Massey Shaw And Marine Vessels Preservation Society Limited
HeritageThe aim of the Society is the restoration of the Massey Shaw Fireboat and preservation of other marine vessels. The objectives are:1. To preserve the vessel as a working boat on the Thames2. To use the craft as an educational resource based on the Thames
North West Kent Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageTO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF FAMILY HISTORY, GENEALOGY AND HERALDRY IN THE AREAS OF SOUTH EAST LONDON AND NORTH WEST KENT AND TO AID THE RESEARCH OF OTHERS BY PRESERVING, TRANSCRIBING AND PUBLISHING HISTORIC RECORDS OF THESE AREAS.
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.