Heritage Charities
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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.
Glandford Museum And Trust Fund
HeritageProvide and maintain museum for shells and other artefacts at Glandford
The Norfolk Archaeological And Historical Research Group
Arts, Heritage2 newsletters a year.1 research journal a year. 7 monthly lecture meetings. Archaeological fieldwork and excavation when feasible. Visits and trips to relevant sites..
Horbury Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.
Eastbourne And District Preservation Trust LTD
HeritageThe restoration and maintenance of Willingdon/Polegate tower windmill and milling museum, Willingdon, East Sussex as a heritage monument and educational resource open to the public.
The Churston Parish War Memorial Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides a rural community space (Pavilion and recreational) where Children/Young People/The General Public can carry out Sporting & Community activities.
The University Of The Third Age In Harpenden
Education, HeritageHarpenden u3a was established in 1982 and was the first of the many hundred of u3a's now established in the UK. It was formed so that retired or OAP's can continue their education. This is mainly achieved by attending lectures locally or elsewhere e.g. The Royal Institution or trips to museums and other places of culture or education.
War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision and maintenance of recreation ground for the inhabitants of the Parish of New Milton as a permanent memorial of such of the inhabitants of the said parish as lost their lives in the Great War.
Crookham Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareUse of Crookham Village Hall to provide social events for the inhabitants of Crookham and surrounding areas. These include village evenings, evening meals, coffee mornings and lunches, and use of the Hall as a venue for society meetings, including an Art Club, Book Club, Gardeners' Club, Knit & Natter, and local history and archaeology (TillVAS). The hall is available for private hire.
Hexham Local History Society
HeritageUndertake, present and publish research into the local history of the Hexham area of Northumberland
Worcestershire Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of education of the public with regard to the historic diocese and county of Worcester, and in particular to publish and disseminate original material relating thereto. Activities include the publishing and distribution of historic texts, lectures, book launchs and the maintenance of a web site.
Stow Church Restoration Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Trust exists to raise funds for the restoration of the internationally important Saxon Minster of St Mary's, Stow
John George Joicey Bequest
HeritageTo maintain a Museum collection. The collection is currently incorporated with the Newcastle Discovery Museum, operated by Tyne & Wear Museums, with whom the Trustees have a Loan Agreement.
The Centre For Medieval And Renaissance Studies Limited
HeritageThe promotion of educational services
The Truro Diocesan Guild Of Ringers
Heritage, ReligionServing the church in the diocese of Truro by encouraging members to ring for services and on other appropriate occasions, promoting care and restoration of rings of bells and their fittings, and in other ways.
Friends Of Wakefield Chantry Chapel
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRAISING FUNDS TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CHAPEL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WAKEFIELD BRIDGE.MAKING THE CHAPEL AND ITS HISTORY BETTER KNOWN BY PROVIDING OPEN DAYS, VISITS BY GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT, OR TALKS
Royal Naval Patrol Service Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfareThe object of the Association shall be to unite all those men and women who served with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the years 1939 to 1946. To assist them and their widows and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress. It is also responsible for the maintainance of the National RNPSA Museum at the Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft.
The Mildenhall And District Museum
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, HeritageLocal museum dealing with and displaying artifacts of local interest together with reproductions of major interest -Mildenhall Treasure - Educational work and fund raising. Historically, dealing with evidence from earliest inhabitation to the modern day - RAF Mildenhall.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
HeritageHold public meetings and guided walks of town. Put on regular displays of artefacts and other items of interest concerning Newport Pagnell.
East Hoathly And Halland War Memorial Sports Ground
Heritage, LeisureRecreational activities.
Bollington And Macclesfield Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Sea Cadets aims to provide young people aged 10- 18 with an environment in which they can choose what they learn from a wide range of stimulating subjects and have fun while doing so.The Cadets learn about life skills and general knowledge that will help them progress in other areas including the history and the traditions of the Sea Cadets and the Royal Navy
Friends Of The Harris
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Friends of the Harris exists to support the work of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library through fundraising. In recent years we have funded a range of projects, including purchases, conservation, exhibitions, community-focussed work and a capital development.
Cba Yorkshire
HeritagePromotion of Archaeology in Yorkshire. Provide advice and assistance to individuals and community groups with an interest in archaeology.
The Market Lavington Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Museum continues to advance the education of the public by preserving and displaying artefacts and other chattels of local and historic interest and importance to Market Lavington and the surrounding area, and continues to develop and enlarge the same in an ongoing manner for the benefit of both the present and future generations.
The Japanese Women's Association In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe committee organises lectures on the history of England and Japan, paintings and music of both countries, talks on current affairs, outings to visit historical buildings and churches. The Association keeps close touch with other women's associations. It is the trustees policy not to respond to unsolicited requests from individuals for assistance and only to make donations to registered charitie
Stockport Heritage Trust
HeritageMonitor local building developments/planning apps, run a heritage centre which is actively collecting pictures/items of local history relevance. Run a website and Facebook page, walks, talks and publish researched projects.
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.