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.
Friends Of The Ferens Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, Heritage1, Encouraging and promoting appreciation of the fine arts with reference to the Ferens Art Gallery. 2, Providing money for purchase of pictures etc at the Ferens Art Gallery. 3, Providing pictures on loan or by gift to the permanent collection of the Ferens Art Gallery.
Friends Of Colchester Museums And Art Galleries
Arts, Associations, HeritageTo support the operation of the Colchester Museums and to enhance it's collections.
Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote the National Museum Wales. To raise funds to support museum projects. To act in an ambassadorial role. To convey views to the Museum when requested.
Gilead Foundations Charity
Health, HeritageThe principle activities of the charity involve the provision of residential services and support for mental and physical restoration of persons suffering from drug and alcohol abuse or similar problems.
Society For Early Modern French Studies
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by the promotion and encouragement of the study of the culture and history of France in the seventeenth century by means of the holding of meetings, by publications and by other means as may be deemed proper.
Friends Of Dore Abbey
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionOur charity's current activities continue to ensure the continuity of worship in Dore Abbey. The (12) Building involves an on-going expense of fabric maintenance. Guided tours continue to promote the education of the public in the historical & archaeological treasures of our ancient church. Music, drama events are organised during the summer months for the benefit of the public.
The John Hampden War Memorial Scholarship Fund
Arts, Education, HeritageProvides assistance to existing pupils and past scholars of Lord Williams's School, Thame, normally by way of book grants. Surplus funds are applied to purchase of books/equipment for the school.
Somerset Cricket Museum Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTo advance the education of the public in the history and development of cricket by establishing and operating a museum for the permanent exhibition and presentation of education and/or historic value and particularly in regard to the Somerset County Cricket Club.
Pudsey Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageWe maintain a local and family history collection of objects, books, photographs and local history archive material from which we provide a service to the public via attendance at the local library, at events and fairs. We encourage interest in conserving and preserving the historical built environment and in improvements to the quality of new planning and buildings.
The Amlwch War Memorial Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HeritageCommunity hall run by a SMALL group of volunteers. The hall is used by a variety of groups including =Drama & Dancing. Local council activities.Art & Crafts.Over 60s group. Pre School group.The hall is also hired out to various organisation which promote learning and development.
Kent Gardens Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOrganises research and recording of historic gardens and parks in Kent, gives advice to planning authorities, makes grants to students and horticultural charities, generates lectures on the history, design and planning of gardens and garden visits.
Burton And Neston History Society
Arts, HeritageResearch into local history in the Neston and Burton areas in Wirral. Publish books on local history from this research. Hold lectures for our members and the public and arrange outings for our members. Support local history activities in local libraries and civic centres.
Rotary Club Of Chipping Sodbury Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureFund raising events are held locally. They include a Classic Car Run, a Cycling Sportive & a stall at the Victorian Day. Some donations are made directly by members of the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury to Rotary International's own charity (the Rotary Foundation).Funds raised go partly towards grants to registered charities (local & international). Some goes to individuals who meet our aims.
The London Archaeologist Association
Arts, HeritageThe charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage.
Agricola Club Memorial Fund
Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, LeisureThe aims of the Trust are:1) to assist former members of Wye College who are in need,2) to assist people who have taken a course at the Wye campus to undertake postgraduate studies,3) to support education and research in agriculture, horticulture and the rural environment.
The Friends Of Peasmarsh Parish Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionFund raising activities in order to contribute towards the repairs and restoration of the ancient Norman Church of Peasmarsh
Burry Port Town Band
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageBurry Port Town Band is a traditional brass band located in Burry Port. The band was founded in 1896 and has a rich and proud history. The band organises a number of concerts, fundraising events and also supports community & charitable organisations across South Wales and relies on donations and money raised. We also have a Junior Band.
The South Yorkshire Railway Company Limited
HeritageTo acquire, restore and preserve ex-British Rail diesel shunters although a small number of non-ex British Railways other vehicles are also in this category.
The British Record Society
Arts, HeritagePublication of (1) indexes to probate records, (2) hearth tax returns, and (3) other abstracts, indexes or calendars of significant historical records or documents
Bristol And Avon Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of family history, genealogy and associated studies with particular reference to the area that made up the former County of Avon. The society publishes a quarterly journal, holds meetings and talks open to all, operates a website, maintains a research room which offers assistance to members and non-members, and organises and supports Fairs and outreach events.
Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritageFormed in 1991 as a co-ordinating body with statutory authorities, commercial, charitable and volunteer bodies, groups and individuals with an interest in securing the protection and improvement of landscape and features of geological, geographical, archaeological, historical, ecological and architectural interest in and around the Yorkshire Wolds.
The White Mill Folk Museum Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageTo preserve the White Mill windmill, Millers cottage, & associated buildings at the Heritage Centre by regular inspection, maintenance & repair. To collect & display artefacts reflecting the past rural life of Sandwich & the surrounding district in order to communicate an understanding of our past to the widest audience, especially schools. To strengthen the local heritage tourism profile.
War Memorial Playing Fields
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSport for all
Makiya-Kufa Gallery
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo advance public education about all aspects of Arab Islamic culture, including architecture, visual arts, music and literature by holding lectures and exhibitions and receiving applications for grants, support or sponsorship
Cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Dyfed/dyfed Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Society encourages and assists people worldwide who are researching family or general history related to Dyfed (Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire). A journal about people, places and social history is published. There are branches in Cardigan, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Llandovery, Llanelli and London, each with a programme of meetings to educate or to help with research.
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.