Heritage Charities

The charity exists to assist in the restoration and maintenance of St Peter's Church, Little Wittenham; and the advancement of the education of the public in the history and architecture of the church.

Providing support for The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

A tourist village attraction,open weekends and Bank Hol.afternoons from Easter to end of Oct. Group bookings anytime during the year. Help given to family history research (connected with Cawthorne) Care of the collections. Annual Exhibitions. Monthly speakers to the Society during the closed period. Talks given to other societies. Fund Raising Events

Monthly evening meetings for local women for friendship, fun and education.Outings to theatres, other WI groups,historical and educational establishments.Practical support for local projects in schools, church and village hall amenities.Run clubs for scrabble, darts and entire general knowledge quizzes.

Monitoring of and commenting on planning applications which have an impact on buildings in Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire from the Georgian era. Supporting the publication of books and archiving of material with relevance to the Georgian era in Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Organising visits to buildings & talks with Georgian connections.

To promote the advancement of the education of the public by the study of local history in the parishes of Barnes & Mortlake, by recording and where appropriate publishing the results of such study. To collect and preserve documents,pictures and other relics relating to Barnes & Mortlake. Also by organising meetings,exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest.

To advance the Vanza religion that is practised by the members of the Vanza community settled in the UK.To promote education in the history and culture of the Vanza religion.To relieve poverty and sickness amongst members in UK and India.To promote harmonious community relations in London and other parts of the UK amongst people of all races, beliefs and culture.

The purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council

The main object of EWMI is to provide an amenity for the residents of Esholt to pursue leisure and community activities. These include; indoor and outdoor bowling,Council forums,barbecues and Christmas parties, supporting the village entry in "Yorkshire in Bloom".

Village Hall

Hold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.

The society arranges study courses,visits and public lectures on arts subjects; provides volunteers to museums, galleries and historic buildings in the London area and North Kent which are open to the public; encourages and financially supports arts projects in Bromley area schools and hospitals.

The principal object of the Trust is the collection, conservation and display of narrow gauge railway relics and material for the education of the public in an enjoyable way, in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 11 July 1994.

The activities of Chipping Campden History Society include meetings with talks; trips to places of historical interest; a twice-yearly journal; a family history group; research activity; working with local community groups; and publications on topics of local interest. It maintains a local history room which contains documents, maps, books, reference material, etc. collected over many years.

Provision of recreational facilities

To provide funds in the Diocese of Winchester and Portsmouth for the maintenance etc. of Church Bells

Preservation of avaition & military history

Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.

Purbeck Stone Museum created and managed by Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society;Langton Matravers Village Museum;Extensive archive [30000 catalogued items] in Barton;Meetings and talks in Langton Matravers;Genealogical and Historical research.

Income to be applied towards the repair and maintenance of the chancel of the parish church of staindrop and towards the repair and maintenance of the monuments forming part of the fabric or fixtures of the church as erected in the memory of the deceased members of the Neville or Vane families and to provide furniture or fittings for the chancel.

Local meetings to promote knowledge of history of FreemenAnswer requests for information about Freemen in towns and boroughsRespond to Governmental consultations about changes in local government with respect to ceremonial activities in towns and boroughs.

We are a self-help educational and social organisation for retired and semi-retired. We offer a range of groups and activities such as: music discovery; french; spanish; book club; french reading; law, art; art appreciation; Upwords; Mah Jong; Rummikub; history; architecture; poetry & plays; film club; science & technology; philosophy.

1 Senior Citizens Club.Various activities.Local History Society

Land for use to the benefit of inhabitants

The provision of facilities including a research centre for the study of family history and geneology.