Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Georgian House
HeritageManage a period house museum
The Feldon Charitable Trust
Heritage, ReligionUpkeep and maintenance of church at Winderton, Warwickshire
The Grateley War Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOur charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.
The Governors Of Wimborne Minster - Priest's House Museum Legacy
HeritageOnwership of the freehold of the Priest's House Museum, Wimborne and management of the Hilda Coles legacy
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (militia) Regimental Museum
Armed forces, HeritageA Museum that is open to the public from April to October during the afternoons and at weekends, giving a detailed history of Monmouth Castle and the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers (Militia) Regiment.
Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ReligionThe Society's aim is to preserve the unique quality of Salisbury Cathedral Close for future generations, and to educate the public about the history, buildings, environment and wildlife of The Close. The Society normally organises an annual lecture to promote interest in and support for its objectives. The Society may also make grants towards the costs of preserving and enhancing The Close.
Bewerley Grange Chapel Fund
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance and upkeep of Grange Chapel and adjoining cottage.
The Kirton In Lindsey Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageAims -¡ the aims of our Society are to advance the knowledge of the people in our area by the study and recording of local history, archaeology, industrial archaeology, topography, architecture, family history, dialect and local customs.
Leyland Historical Society
Arts, HeritageA series of talks, displays given by speakers from September to July each seasonDisplays at local venues throughout the yearRegular publications produced by members on all aspects of the town's history
Association Of Friends Of The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (cymdeithas Cyfeillion Oriel Gelfyddyd Glynn Vivian)
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageWe raise funds in various ways to support The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea in many areas such as Purchases and Art Education within the community.
Ravensthorpe Memorial Playing Fields
Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisurePROVISION OF OPEN SPACE, FOOTBALL PITCH AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA.
The Clifton And Hotwells Improvement Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is established for public benefit in the Bristol BS8 area to a) promote high standards of planning & architecture in BS8, b) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of BS8, c) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historic environmental & public interest in BS8.
Charity Of Frances Jane Ward The Public Library
Arts, HeritageOVERSEEING THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE WARD LIBRARY
Village Hall Fund (shurdington)
Facilities, HeritageUpkeep and repair of Shurdington Social Centre.
The Friends Of Washington Old Hall
Associations, HeritageTo promote for the public benefit of the community of Washington and adjacent areas the permanent preservation and maintenance of Washington Old Hall as being a building of beauty and historic interest and the preservation and maintenance of the environs of the Hall.
Charity Of Felix Thornley Cobbold
HeritageInvestment fund for purchasing Museum Exhibits, benefitting the Community as a whole
Horham And Athelington Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, HeritageOur Victorian Old School Village Hall, in a village of 350, is used for fund raising events for the Church, quiz evenings, coffee mornings etc. Rapper and folk music and Morris Dancers use the hall it is is also hired out for private parties.Regular Wednesday morning Coffee, Cake and Chat and an internet cafe with instruction.
Bristol Record Society
Charitable activities, Heritage(1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.
The Corfe Castle Town Trust
Facilities, HeritageMaintains the Town Hall and Museum for the benefit of residents and visitors to Corfe Castle. The museum focuses on the heritage and economy of Purbeck in general and Corfe Castle village in particular.
The Farnham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning & architecture in Farnham & its surrounding area. To educate & stimulate the interest of its citizens in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of the area. To help preserve, protect, develop & improve the historic & architectural features of the area. To communicate the societys views to local authorities at town, borough & county level.
Blackborough Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareBlackborough Village Hall Charity is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Village hall enabling it to provide the social activities and events to the local community.
Friends Of The Red House Museum And Gardens
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritagefund raising for the enhancement of the museum.events arranged to raise the public profile.assist with running the programme of events organised by the Museum staff.
Camelford Town Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Trust owns and looks after the Town hall, the Old Cattle Market (OCM), the War Memorial Hall (WMH), the green in front of the Old Museum, four wells and also areas of parking within the town. The trustees hold these places for ' the the good of Camelford and its people'. The OCM is leased to facilitate a skate park and a Scout hut to support the youth in the area.
Friends Of Toddington Parish Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo raise money for the restoration and fabric of St George of England Church, Toddington
The British Overseas Railways Historical Trust
HeritageBORHT was formed in 1984 to bring to the public attention the way that Britain exported railways and railway equipment to virtually every country in the world. It ensures the preservation of items of outstanding historical merit, and promotes the study of the history of railways in the Commonwealth outside the UK, and of the British contribution to railways in other parts of the world.
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.