Heritage Charities

Provides financial grants to PCCs in the Hereford Diocese and certain border parishes for the restoration of church bells for full-circle ringing.

To provide funds for enlargement of regimental collection

The hall is a social focalpoint for the people of Ketteringham Village. We hold two main fundraising events each year namely a Village Christmas party and a Village Summer BBQ. The income from these events provides the main running costs with the remainder made up from letting the hall to the History club, and other local organisations.

Restore, preserve & maintain St Lawrence Chapel and Heritage Centre in Ashburton, for the benefit of the public.

The objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities.

To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.

The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. ENVIRONMENT, BUILDING CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE

Care, maintenance and preservation of the fabric, fittings, ornaments and furnishings of the medieval Parish Church building and churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring and promotion of the use of the building by the local community

Museum open to the general public which tells the history of the Crystal Palace 1851 - 1951 by photographs, artifacts and the written word. Undertakes educational work with schools primarily covering key stage 2. Provides a service for research both on site and on line.

Chelmsford Civic Society is a member of Civic Voice. The aims of The Chelmsford Civic Society are to stimulate public interest in and appreciation of the history, appearance and character of Chelmsford.

Restoration and operation of historic steam locomotives on heritage railways and on the national rail network throughout the UK.

To provide a cultural focal point for the people of Brownhills. To enable groups and societies to have a safe , enjoyable and well equipped facility where they can function and grow.We cater for all age groups and make particular point to ensure that we are user friendly for those with special needs.To ensure we survive we run social events to raise funds together with hire of the Hall.

Restoration and upkeep of St Nicolas Church and to further the work of the Church

GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITY PRINCIPALLY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MADRON PARISH

Provide grants for bell restoration and bell installation projects. Fund raising to generate funds from which we give grants.

The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are offered throughout the year. 10 help desks are run in conjunction with local libraries over a 50 mile radius. A vastly improved website is now available to both members and non members.

Development of a community hub to host community activities including sport, leisure events, clubs and community events and meeting, external room hire with kitchen facilities tables chairs

A volunteer run local museum which aims to collect, preserve and display objects of historic interest which relate to the history and development of the Borough and the Town of Hedon and of the surrounding area.

To encourage interest in local flora and fauna and social and industrial history.To maintain and operate a museum, library and lecture programme to support this.

To raise and apply funds for the restoration expenditure incurred by the Parish Church of Kimpton, Hertfordshire, through the Vicar and Churchwardens.

Raises funds for the preservation and restoration of Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell. Northamptonshire NN14 6BQ

Promotion of lectures and study days aimed at educating the public in appreciating decorative and fine arts. Arranging visits to museums, galleries, collections and historic houses. Undertaking church recording work. Providing volunteers for heritage property guides. Giving financial aid to young arts. Contributing to national fundraising for fine art.

Collects material relating to Ashwell and its neighbourhood and makes it available to the public.

The society is an independent non-political organisation representing the interests of those living or working in Tunbridge Wells. It is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the town and its quality of life. It vets planning applications and makes representations to local and national government. It promotes interest and research in local history, on which it publishes monographs.