Heritage Charities

The society arranges lectures, study days and visits to private houses, museums, exhibitions and other places for the appreciation and learning of decorative and fine arts. Also an art competition and exhibition is arranged for those in the 6th form of local schools and volunteers help with local preservation projects.

Active Steam Engine Museum and Educational Facility preserving and promoting the historic industrial past of the Charles Burrell Company of Thetford in Norfolk. 100% run by volunteers and financed from grants and donations and also the revenue generated from an in house shop, cafe and outside demonstrations of our steam traction engines.

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

The objects of the Association are the preservation, repair, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of St Peter's Church, Ropley and to provide articles for use in worship there. The Friends also can assist in the upkeep and improvement of the Ropley Coffee Room.

Promotes interest in and care for the environment by lectures, occasional visits and exhibitions, and the issue of a regular newsletter. Maintains a close watch on, and makes representations on proposals affecting historic buildings and areas.Promotes education in the built and natural environment with a programme of student bursaries and funding for post-graduate student and school projects.

1. To Promote Hinduism as a way of life for the pursuit of peace and social harmony.2. The advancement of education particularly in Hindu traditions and philosophy, history, language, literature, art and music to add to the diverse cultural richness of the community

Supply of facilities to local community including sports and youth activities, historical and craft societies, social functions such as birthday and anniversary parties, fund raising functions including quiz nights, discos and bands, rent of hall for local toddlers group and to auction house.

The Association for Latin Teaching supports the teaching of classical subjects (Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History) in schools, chiefly by running training conferences for teachers. It also collaborates in producing the Journal of Classics Teaching and has a small collection of ancient artefacts, available for loan for teaching purposes.

1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture.2) To educate the public in the geographical/natural history and architecture.3) To secure the preservation,protection,development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.

Provision of a collection of unit items and assistance with research of a military historical nature.

Any charitable purposes for the benefit of the young inhabitants (defined as up to the age of 21) of the town of Aberystwyth for which provision is not made out of rates, taxes or other public funds. The town of Aberystwyth is deemed to include Penparcau, Llanbadarn Fawr and Waunfawr.

To secure the protection of architectural & historical quality of Campden,its open spaces and its natural settingTo promote high standards of planning, architecture and landscaping in CampdenTo stimulate interest in and concern for the character & beauty of CampdenTo promote awareness of the climate emergency,push for zero carbon solutions and protect terrestrial biodiversity, within Campden

preservation of items of historic and current interestmaintains Bradford on Avon Museum,open to the public, at published hours

Monthly lectures on local history topics; bi-monthly newsletter; publications of research; annual coach trip to a venue of significance to the history of the borough.

Advancement of Education, relief of poverty, advancement of religion, relief in sickness, aid to elderly persons, aid for social, recreational, aesthetic, architectural, historical & scientific matters, medical research, probationers, visually impaired and emergency or disasters & other charitable organisations

1. Assist in the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barkway and major fittings and ornaments of the Church and to maintain the Churchyard.2. Foster interest in the preservation of the Church throughout the parishes of Barkway, Nuthampstead and among all who live in the village or have reason to care for the well-being of the Church.

Raise money to promote the care, restoration, preservation, repair, improvement and beautification of the Parish Church and of the fabric, fittings, organ, pianos and other musical instruments, ornaments, furniture, monuments, fixtures, stained glass and documents in the Church and belonging to the Church.

To manage the day-to-day operation of the Village Hall and Cottage. To raise funds for running costs and the ongoing maintenance of the Village Hall e.g. through hire charges, fundraising activities, grants etc.To safeguard the Village Hall for the benefit of the Community in the future.

Support given to promotion of the Braintree District Museum and Heritage Trust

The education of the public in the history of railways, in particular the branch lines in West Wales, by dispensing information and maintaining a collection of rolling stock.

To encourage, promote and assist in the development of a group of friends in order to further the charitable purposes and encourage the development of the facilities of the Chiltern Open Air Museum.Engage in, support and help co-ordinate research, publishing, education, advertising, fundraising and other activities for the furtherance of the objectives

Provides local events of interest to the population such as guided walks, research , lectures and exhibitions relevant to the history of the town and area. Monitor planning applications relating to Hythe to ensure high standards of planning and architecture . Carry out regeneration projects in neglected areas within the Town , working with the Town and District Councils.

The preservation, repair and restoration of St Helen's Church for the benefit of the public by provision of funds and equipment in co-operation with the Wheathampstead Parochial Church Council.

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Providing advice and help to people researching their family history, both in the UK and world wide both via books and CDs of data re births marriages and deaths, and also individual enquiries. This service is not just limited to Society Members.