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 Friends Of St.nicholas Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the Parochial Church Council of St Nicholas Church, Brighton in the advancement of the Christian religion and in particular the preservation, repair, restoration and improvement of the Church, its fabric, embellishments and churchyard.
Deeside Naturalists Society
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo promote and advance the education of the public in natural history and the conservation of Flora and Fauna on Deeside and the surrounding areas.
The Dutch Cottage
HeritageTo maintain and preserve the Dutch Cottage as a building of local historical interest and importance to the town of Rayleigh in Essex.
The Amersham Society
HeritageEnvironmental, conservation and heritage concerns of Amersham Old Town and its historic environs to promote:- the town's prosperity and vigour by guarding its character and amenities by monitoring planning and the environment;- community spirit by organising lectures, visits, newsletters and a website;- interest in and the study of local history, including through support of Amersham Museum.
The Royal Kent Lodge Of Antiquity No 20 Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe collect money from mainly within our membership, by circulation of a regular charity box, raffles and charity evenings. This money is used to support local charities and needy causes. Some of this money is also given to our Grand Charity for donation around the world to disaster areas for instance (Tsunami being one). We also support the needy widows of our past members and those in distress
King George's Fields Stepney
Facilities, HeritageProvision of a playing field for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stepney.Administration of a permanent endowment fund, the income from which provides for the upkeep and maintenance of specified playing fields in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Bury Photographic Society
Arts, Health, HeritageWeekly meetings with either visitors or Society members giving talks on their photographic interests. There are a series of practical nights held and an Annual Exhibition of member's work is held in the local Art Gallery. Members also visit other external organisations and give talks on their particular interest in photography. Members images are on display at the local hospice
Brighton And Hove Archaeological Society
HeritageArchaeological digs - active Field UnitLecturesDay SchoolsTrips
The Chetham Society For The Publication Of Remains Historical And Literary Connected With The Palatine Counties Of Lancaster And Chester
Charitable activities, HeritageEducation of the public through the publication of monographs and editions of documents concerned with Lancashire and Cheshire for the purpose of furthering knowledge of their history.
Hungerford Church Charity
Heritage, ReligionTo support the upkeep and maintenance of St Lawrences Church Hungerford.
The Society Of Friends Of The Regimental Museum Of The Former Durham Light Infantry
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, ReligionRaise funds in support of the DLI CollectionTo assist with the conservation, identification and cataloguing of the DLI CollectionPurchase of artefacts such as medals for the benefit of the DLI CollectionEducational training for school groups, elderly and old people, and other Public groupsThe provision of research to tell the story of the DLI soldier.Tell the story of the DLI soldier
Bampfylde Almshouse Charities
Heritage, HousingThe administration and management of almshouses and assets belonging to the charity, including maintenance and repair; and the application of income of the charity for the benefit of its alms people.
The Richmond And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageLectures on a range of subjects and visits to places of interest. The Society produces the 'Richmond Review' annually which features committee reports, list of members and articles of historical and local interest. The Society is concerned with all matters both historical and current within the the town and district of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
British Yemeni Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe objectives of the Society are to advance public education and knowledge concerning the Republic of Yemen, its history, geography, economy & culture.
Gwent Family History Society
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HeritageWe provide education and training in the techniques of family history research. We encourage the conservation of documents and structures, which record details of social and family history. We sponsor and provide volunteers to undertake research into such documents and thereby act as an umbrella or resource body.
The League Of Friends Of Selby War Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, HeritageFundraising for hospital equipment. Serving refreshments to patients A.M. and P.M.
Dawlish Museum Society
HeritageLocal museum
The Thomas Layton Collection
HeritageCatalogue and promote interest and support in the Thomas Layton Collection.To maintain collection.Support research of collection items
Borough Of Twickenham Local History Society
HeritageAwaken,foster and bring together all people having an interest in the historic past of the various parts of the former Borough of Twickenham.Register and make known existing records and collections of manuscripts, etc., relating to the Borough and to extend the collection.Undertake research into the history of the Borough and to record and to make known the results .
The Marlow Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWorking to protect features of historic or public interest and improve the environment.Educating the public in the geography, history and architecture of the Marlow area.Promoting high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the Marlow area.
North Craven Heritage Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageLectures, surveys and guides; drawing maps and plans; publishing a journal, books, pamphlets, papers and reports; monitoring local plans, planning applications and legislation; guided outings; fund raising; use of donations to purchase and conserve historical documents; support for the repair of historic buildings not in private ownership, local conservation initiatives and historical research..
The Friends Of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo further the preservation and adornment of St. Aldhelm's Church, its general maintenance, activities, services, ornaments and furnishings and to promote public interest in the church, its history and its work and to join together all those who love the church.
Green Horizon Trust
HeritageProposals are to continue to thin the oak and coppice the hornbeam at Hook Wood, to preserve its historical interest.
Colchester Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe society encourages high standards of architecture and Town Planning in Colchester.It stimulates public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area of the Town.It encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity and of historic interest.It pursues these ends by means of , exhibitions, lectures and publications.
Cranbrook Windmill Association
Charitable activities, HeritageEducation of the public in respect of Windmills by the preservation, restoration and development of Cranbrook Union Mill and its associated buildings.Milling flour for demonstration purposes.
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.