Heritage Charities
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Merthyr Tydfil And District Historical Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by promoting the study of the local history of Merthyr Tydfil and other relevant topics and to secure the preservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of buildings and features of historical and industrial interest and importance.
The Robert Hall Centre Management Committee
Associations, HeritageMaintains the Robert Hall Centre (Grade II Listed Building) for use by Scouts, Guides and other community groups.
Rainhill Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureSeeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
Town Estate Ecclesiastical Charity
Heritage, ReligionRestoration and support of the church and its religious activities in Thaxted
Ludlow Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageSupport for the conservation, preservation and maintenance of buildings and other relevant structures in Ludlow.
Toddington United Almshouse Charities
Beneficiary group, Heritage, HousingThe Charity is responsible for four small almshouses in the centre of Toddington. the residents are widows or spinsters of the Parish. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Almshouses. the Trustees expect to be able to pay for routine repairs and maintenance out of the income.
Linden Baroque Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureWe play music of the 17th and 18th century using original instruments and historically informed performance practices. We often play unperformed music or unusual repertoire. We give concerts for public entertainment and education. We normally give one concert a year for charitable fundraising. We give platform for students and those who wish to learn the techniques.
The Bruce Ball Charitable Trust
Health, HeritageThe Trust supports organisations in the fields of Industrial Archaeology, Mental Health and the environment
The Surtees Society
Charitable activities, Heritage.The advancement of public education in the region that constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, especially by the transcription,editing,translating and publication of original historical documents. The word 'region' as defined covers those parts of England and Scotland between the Humber and the Firth of Forth on the east, and between the Mersey and the Clyde on the West.
National Association Of Mining History Organisations
Heritage, ProfessionsMining History
High Halden War Memorial Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareVillage Hall providing a venue for organised exercise and social activities (including private parties), children's and young peoples' meetings (Brownies), Parish meetings, and as a polling station.
West Blatchington Windmill Society
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageOPEN WEST BLATCHINGTON WINDMILL TO THE PUBLIC ON OPEN DAYS AND SCHOOL AND OTHER PRE-BOOKED GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPLAYS ON MILLING AND LOCAL HISTORY.TO RAISE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION.
Hailsham Historical And Natural History Society
HeritageManagement of our Heritage Centre Museum located in the Town Centre and Custodians of the artifacts, documents, photographs and displays. The Society holds monthly meetings with guest speakers and occasional guided walks in the locality and other related activities.
Shropshire Archaeological Society
Charitable activities, Heritage1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION IN SHROPSHIRE.2. THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE.
Dunster Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageProvision of Community hall for use by residents and visitors as well as a static display of a Doll's museum
The Sharpe Trust
Heritage, ReligionGrant aiding maintenance and restoration of church bells in England and Wales.
Veerashaiva Samaja Of United Kingdom
Arts, HeritageTo promote the teachings of Jagadguru Basaveshwara through history, language, art and music, and the traditions and beliefs of veerashaivas in the equality of all human beings irrespective of gender, colour, creed, race, religion or status.
The Blakeney War Memorial Cottages
HeritageTo oversee the management of the two War Memorial Cottages, including their upkeep and financial status.
Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageProvides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.
Islington Mental Health Forum
Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Heritage, HousingThe Islington Mental Health Forum liaises Royal Commissioners, views, needs of mental health , Health events, food recycle, prepare docs for court, travel to court,witness, copy and prep docs for cases. Help to those older, over 57, walks, history and museum trips. Design of art, walks asked for by elderly. Help homeless, children anti-abuse campaigns, use social media as FB, watch PO perversion
The Witley Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HeritageProvides help for elderly and young people in need in the old historical ancient parish of Witley which includes the modern parishes of Milford and Witley.
Ventnor And District Local History Society
Arts, HeritageWe make available through our heritage museum artefacts the history of Ventnor and the Undercliff. The public can view our exhibitions, carry out research etc. Our archives now total over 10000 individual items. We also give lectures, film shows etc. Our aim is to inform, educate and promote an interest in local history.
Horsforth Village Historical Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly.
Atcham War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide interior and exterior space for the use of the general public in pursuit of sporting and recreational activities.
Castle Cary And District Museum And Preservation Society
HeritageAdvancing the education of people of Castle Cary & surrounding areas by maintaining the museum for objects connected with the past life of Castle Cary & district and to preserve the antiquities, artefacts and amenities of the town, especially the conservation areas of Castle Cary and Ansford for the benefit of Castle Cary & district, and our visitors (area prescribed by governing document).
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.