Heritage Charities
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Dunn Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, HeritageProvision of facilities for community use - meeting place for Societies and W.I. etc. Available for hire by local groups such as classes for local residents, exercise, drama, history, music.
Farndon War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageVillage hall operated for the benefit of the village and surrounding area. Management committee comprising elected officers and members from each organisation using the hall facilities running costs subsidised by parish council grant.
Clwyd Family History Society (cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Clwyd)
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of Family History research in the area.Production of a quarterly journal.Provision of a programme of lectures and visits of interest to the society.To seek out, transcribe, index and whenever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the society
Gillingham Local History Society
Education, HeritageWe offer membership to the society, at an affordable cost in return for which we organise a series of lectures on an historical theme. Visitors may also attend lectures for a nominal donation. In addition we provide, maintain and manage a museum of local history, open all year, with free entry to the public. School visits and lectures to local organisations.
The Axe Valley Heritage Association
HeritageEducation on local history
Richmond Local History Society
HeritageThe Society studies the local history relating to Richmond, Ham, Kew, Petersham and organises meetings, exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest. The Society puts on record and where appropriate publishes local history of our area of interest.
Torbay Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1. To promote public interest in Civic Design in Torbay.2. To stimulate public consciousness and appreciation of the beauty, history and character of Torbay and its surroundings.3. To encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features which enhance the attractiveness of the three towns of Torbay.
The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, Religion1. Manage and produce annual magazine and quarterly news letter.2. Arrange and manage Annual Regimental Association Dinner (280 attended)3. Arrange and manage St George's Day Service in Chichester Cathedral (320 attended)4. Arrange and managed Field of Remembrance parade West Minster Cathedral5. Monitor and assist with Regimental Benevolence
The Friends Of The Bate Collection Of Musical Instruments
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageFinancial and technical support and an expert resource for the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments at the University of Oxford
Plas Machynlleth Endowment Fund
HeritageMaintenance and Upkeep of Y Plas house and grounds providing facilities to the public
St Christopher (st Kitts) And Nevis Association (leeds)
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Association aims to work with others to address the concerns of its core members as well as young people around self esteem, restoring moral values and self worth, enabling them to grow into well respected citizens. We will also make links with other nationals /groups in the UK, facilitating discussions relating to new developments in the Federation and promoting issues of general interest.
The Poole Maritime Trust
HeritageTo educate the public in Maritime History and the promotion and encouragement of the study of Maritime History and in particular the Maritime History of the Counties of Hampshire and Dorset and of interest in shipping of all kinds.
The Teddington Society
HeritageThe Teddington Society aims to maintain and improve the environment and amenities of Teddington. It also provides information on the geography, history, architecture and environment for the public and supports local charities as appropriate.
The St Mary's Nottingham Restoration And Development Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionFundraising for the restoration of St Mary's Church Nottingham
British Naturalists' Association
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Association's objects are to promote, organise, carry on and encourage education of the public and study and research (including the recording and study of places and objects of natural history, scientific interest, and natural beauty) for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of natural history and for such purposes to encourage and actively support the conservation of wildlife....
John Bucknam Or Buckman's Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe Buckman's Charity is for the repair and maintenance of the fabric of St Edmund's Church Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk
Worcestershire Archaeological Society
HeritageThe objects of the society are to promote the study of any aspect of the archaeology and history relating to the historic county of Worcestershire, to publish the results of research and excavations and to provide lectures and excursions of archaeological, antiquarian and historical interest.
The Rabbi Benzion Rakow Memorial Fund
Heritage, ReligionThe charity has promoted Jewish religious education by engaging in research of historical Hebrew manuscripts and publishing the results of this research for the public benefit. Donations are also made to institutions which further the objects of the trust.
The Literary Institution, Sandbach
HeritageTo maintain a Grade II listed building for the people of Sandbach. The trustees purpose is to provide an avenue for social, educational & cultural activities for the population of the Market Town of Sandbach.
Pendoylan War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageMaintaining the village hall for use by parishioners and others for social and educational activities
Exhibition Of The History Of Legal Robes And Costumes
HeritageFoundation and maintenance of Exhibition of legal robes and costumes at the Royal Courts of Justice or elsewhere.
William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust
Education, Heritage, ResearchThe promotion of cave studies and research, education residential resource for people of all ages. Provison of a museum/interpretation centre, publication of educational material relatibng to cave science. Out reach work to schools and adults groups.
The Hertford County Association Of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe provision of financial assistance by way of grants to church authorities incurring expenditure on the provision, maintenance or improvement of their bells and bell installations or for the maintenance of the fabric of their towers and belfries in the County of Hertfordshire and the ecclesiastical parishes of Chipping Barnet, Monken Hadley, and Great Stanmore
Charlton Marshall Parish Church Restoration Trust
Heritage, ReligionTo maintain the Charlton Marshall Parish Church.
The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionAIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.
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.