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.
Leigh Ornithological Society
HeritageThe aims of the society are to further the studies of birds in the field and assist in their preservation.Specific activities include:- co-operation with other bodies in the maintenance/management of local areas of ornithological/natural history importance- recording of bird life in the LOS area- publishing of ornithological material and that related to conservation, relevant to the area
The Hahnemann House Trust
Arts, Health, Heritage, HousingA public museum for housing and exhibition of relics belonging to Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a public library for housing and reading of publications of Dr Samuel Hahanemann. All in aid of advancement of the teaching and practice of homeopathy and research in matters relating to homeopathy
The Friends Of Astley Hall Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, Associations, HeritageUpkeep of the Hall, Promotion and assistance to the public.
North Staffordshire Association Of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the fund shall be to advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to Churches in the diocese of Lichfield and in the Archdeaconry of Stoke-on-Trent, for the purposes of maintaining and improving their bell installations by making grants to them.
Red House Museum And Art Gallery
Arts, HeritageSuport to museums services
War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageMemorial hall hired to members of the public
The Towton Battlefield Society
Education, HeritageProtects the historic Battlefield at Towton. Actively promotes research and improved knowledge of the Battlefield and other related subjects particularly the preservation of the use of the English Longbow.Works with schools, community groups and national bodies to engage the wider public to learn more about the Battle of Towton, the Wars of the Roses and Medieval history.
Cercle Francais De Winchester
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in French language, French literature, french history, and French culture in the City of Winchester and the surrounding region.
Stanmer Preservation Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, ReligionTo improve, protect and preserve Stanmer village, Brighton, and its environs for the benefit of the public, including Stanmer church and the local rural history museum;To campaign; to educate public opinion; to make representations at public enquiries in support of the above objectives;
Ruthin Ambulance Hall
Health, Heritage, Saving of livesUpkeep and maintenance of Ruthin Ambulance Hall, which was built for use of the St John Ambulance & Red Cross Groups as well as other community groups.
The Friends Of Michelmersh Parish Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionOur object is the preservation, repair, restoration and maintenance of the fabric of Michelmersh Parish Church and the major fittings, furniture and ornaments of the church, also to foster interest in the preservation of the church.
The Jack Leighton Charitable Endowment Trust Fund
Education, HeritageThe furtherance of the b-iannual Earl Lecture given at Keele University, encouragement of historical research into the history of Staffordshire and its environs, assistance in the publication of such research and supporting purposes of an educational nature as connected with Keele University
Presteigne And District War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageLocal community hall available for hire throughout the year for local community groups and private functions.
The Manchester Bolton And Bury Canal Society
HeritageTo restore, reconstruct, preserve, maintain and improve the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal
The Friends Of The Ceredigion Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Association is the education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Ceredigion Museum through the activity of a group of Friends
Friends Of The Dales Countryside Museum
Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage1. Promotion of the improvement of the Dales Countryside Museum. 2. Raising of funds to help in maintaining and enlarging the collection. 3. Arranging lectures and other interesting and educational events.
Wilmslow Historical Society
Heritage, Social welfareOrganises lectures, undertakes research, organises social events
Friends Of St John The Baptist Whittington
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe promotion of religious teaching - Church of England - within the parish of Whittington, Shropshire and the maintenance and upkeep of St John The Baptist Church, Whittington.
The Strachey Trust
HeritageThe Trust promotes access to, and availability of, manuscripts of use to historians, biographers and other researchers, as well as assisting in the tracing of copyright holders.
The Clarke-Molyneux Trust
Arts, HeritageSupport is principally given to charitable organisations promoting education in art, architecture, history and music, particularly in Venice and assisting in the preservation for the public benefit of buildings and works of art in Venice.
Great Yarmouth Local History And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageTo facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum.
The Godmanchester Museum
Associations, Education, HeritageTo promote community use of the Queen Elizabeth School, Godmanchester: all funds raised go towards the enhancement of the facilities and the running of the local museum
Simpson Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageManagement of Simpson Village Hall, leased from Milton Keynes Council. Support for local community activities. Support for Simpson History Group.
The Hinton Charterhouse War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageVillage hall management committee. The object of the charity is the provision of a village hall for the inhabitants of Hinton Charterhouse.
The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund
Beneficiary group, HeritageTHE HERTFORDSHIRE HERITAGE FUND WAS LAUNCHED IN 1988 WITHIN THE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES IN HERTFORDSHIRE TO PURCHASE ITEMS RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S PAST AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE 1988 OVER 50 GRANTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN.
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.