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 Odiham Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfareHeritage Open Days; provision of short term Heritage Exhibitions; planning; participation in local events; provision and sale of historical publications and members journal; guided walks; provision and management of local families and War Memorial databases; responding to family history enquiries; Speaker Evenings on topics of local interest; themed social events; maintenance of local Archives;
Gresswell Environment Trust
HeritageTo educate the public in history and architecture in the area of benefit; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in that area
The Church Of England Record Society
Heritage, ReligionThe Society was founded with the object of promoting interest in and knowledge of the history of the Church of England from the sixteenth century onwards. The Society aims to do this through an annual lecture and by publishing primary material of significance for the history of the Church of England, whether in the form of letters, diaries, treatises, visitation articles, or other documents.
The Penelope And Oliver Makower 1974 Charitable Trust
Heritagea) The commissioning of major objects of silver for long-term loan to national museums etc.b) The support of the young, especially young silversmiths and jewellers and the support of Bishopsland Workshops.c)The making of general charitable contributions
Norfolk Record Society
HeritageThe Society was founded in 1930 to encourage the study and preservation of Norfolk records and to publish editions of documents relating to the history of the county. It normally publishes one volume per year.
The Rodborough Old School
Education, HeritagePROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOCAL HISTORIC BUILDING FOR THE USE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FOR ALL AGES AND ALL ACTIVITIES.
Mottram Community Association
Associations, Facilities, HeritageWe run Mottram Community Centre, which is an old Grade II listed building, in the village of Mottram-in -Longdendale, in Greater Manchester. We take care of the building and hire out the Centre to the local community and beyond. We take regular or one-off bookings from various organisations, from both the voluntary and private sector.
Andover History And Archaeology Society
Heritage"Holds monthly meetings on local historical or archaeological subjects open to members and to the general public, regularly publishes articles relevant to Andover's history and organises occasional visits to places of historical or archaeological interest."
The Grimley Peace Hall Foundation
Facilities, HeritageMAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF VILLAGE HALL BASED IN SINTON GREEN SERVING THE PARISH OF GRIMLEY
The Friends Of Swindon Railway Museum Limited
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo support the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon in promoting the history and legacy of the Great Western Railway and in particular the railway works through a programme of investment, education and promotion. The Friends help with the cost of purchase, restoration and display of artefacts, carry out fundraising and promote the Museum through events, activities & publications.
Needham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareVillage hall to provide amenity facilities for local area. Currently: physical and mental well-being including pilates and yoga, bridge club, archaeology group, village social events including quiz nights, summer barbecues and armistice day celebrations, private lettings for children's parties and wedding receptions for the adjoining St Peter's church.
Battisford, Combs, Little Finborough And Ringshall Village Hall
Education, Facilities, HeritageThe organisation is responsible for the management of Battisford Village Hall, a former Victorian school that was transferred to community ownership in 1970, for the use of the villages of Battisford, Combs, Little Finborough, and Ringshall. The building is provided for public hire; it is regularly used by a snooker club and for private hires.
The Amelia Cook Gospel Hall Fund
HeritageThe Fund was established on 29th August 1980 for the administration of the Charity of Amelia Cook for the Gospel Work at the Gospel Hall at Tatsfield. Surrey. This includes the upkeep and repair of the fabric of the Gospel Hall at Farnborough and furthering the religious work of the Open Brethren in Tatsfield and Farnborough.
Codicote Local History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageWe arrange:- Monthly members meetings with guest speakers Sept-MarchExcursions to places of historical interest July-AugustAnnual Family History DayVarious historical exhibitions in villageLocal History and Family history research We produce publications on the above
Tameside Transport Collection
HeritagePreservation and restoration of vintage vehicles
Elworthy Monksilver And Nettlecombe Community Hall
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Leisurefund raising to keep the community hall running for local activities such as short mat bowls, badminton, table tennis, art class, hiring out for events such as the odd wedding, harvest suppers, garden club meeting, village history society west somerset wildlife trust
The Kingston Religious Trust Fund
Education, Heritage, ReligionTo support the Church of England day schools. The building endowment, reparation or restoration of Churches of the Church of England. All where Low Church Evangelical principles are taught or preached.
Medieval Settlement Research Group
Economic and community development, HeritageThe MSRG aims to increase public awareness of settlement history across AD400-1500 in the British Isles through publication, seminars and conferences. It aspires to influence national policies on recording, preserving and excavating medieval rural sites. The group is open to amateurs and professionals with interests in these aims. It offers small grants for fieldwork and conference attendance.
The Seven Dials Trust
HeritageTo enhance the environment, promote environmental improvements in Seven Dials and the surrounding conservation areas, protect and enhance the built heritage and to educate the public in matters relating to the history of the area and its heritage.
Friends Of Aldbury Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionMaintenance and any necessary restoration of the Church of St. John The Baptist, Aldbury, Hertfordshire, together with its churchyard.
The Institute Of Jewish Studies
Heritage, ReligionLectures and seminars in Jewish history and culture and the promotion of the academic study of all branches of Jewish culture.
New Life Community Church Trust Stockport
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, ReligionSee Trustees Report in Financial Accounts for year ended 31st March 2014, for full description of current activities. Image (pro life) Protem Christian Counselling, Stockport Prayer Network, Cutting Edge Ministries, Aglow International, World Trumpet Centre- Uganda, Christian Restoration Ministries Uganda, Pastor Parel Singh and his family, Bilaspur, India, Ground Level Network of Churches.
Devon And Cornwall Record Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society's New Series publications cover aspects of Westcountry political, social, religious, economic and maritime history. The Society publishes an annual volume which is sent to members on publication. Non-members may also purchase volumes. The Society's Collection of source material, mainly transcriptions of parish registers, is held at the Devon Heritage Centre for public use.
Duddon And Clotton Hoofield Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides buildings and facilities for sport and general recreation purposes.
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.
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.