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Heritage Charities

Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,701
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The York Glaziers' Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage

Conservation, restoration and protection of historic stained glass of all periods; creation of new windows. Active throughout the UK. Responsible for the care and protection of the stained glass of York Minster on behalf of the Chapter of York . Condition surveys and specialist reports including art historical research. In-house training and internship opportunities. Education of the public.

Latest Income: £882,503
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage

Plays an advocacy role in safeguarding the historic built environment across Hampshire by promoting the conservation & sustainable reuse of heritage buildings that might otherwise fall into disrepair or be lost. Advocates for sensitive restoration practices, supports projects that bring redundant or at-risk buildings back into meaningful use & helps influence planning and conservation decisions.

Latest Income: £861,862
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited

Heritage, Research

Science Discovery Centre and Museum

Latest Income: £860,799
Areas of Operation: Halton
Status: Registered
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Landmark Arts Centre

Facilities, Heritage, Religion

Preservation of the listed building of the former church of St Albans at Teddington Lock and its development as an arts and community centre via a programme of visual and performing arts events and provision of arts education classes.

Latest Income: £850,713
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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The Church Lands

Heritage, Religion

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

Latest Income: £848,695
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Jewish Museum London

Heritage, Religion

The Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.

Latest Income: £847,721
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York

Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.

Latest Income: £847,283
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Colchester And North East Essex Building Preservation Trust

Heritage

To preserve for the benefit of the townspeople of the District of Colchester and North East Essex......whatever of the historical,architectural and constructional heritage may exist in and around the District.....in the form of buildings....of particular beauty or historical or constructional interest.

Latest Income: £839,003
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Oxford Preservation Trust

Heritage

Preservation and enhancement, for the benefit of the public, of the amenities of the city of Oxford and its surroundings. Promotion and encouragement of public interest in and knowledge of the history of the city of Oxford and its surroundings.

Latest Income: £838,193
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Brantwood (john Ruskin Memorial Trust)

Arts, Heritage, Leisure

To administer Brantwood as a permanent memorial to John Ruskin and as a museum, to which members of the public shall have access, containing collections of drawings, books and objects of interest connected with John Ruskin; and as a place of study and recreation for students, teachers and professors and such other members of the public as may from time to time be approved bythe Management Trustees

Latest Income: £831,635
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Royal Artillery Museum

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The objectives of the charity are to provide a Museum and library and raise funds for future development so as to educate the public and members of the Regiment in its history and traditions. It is also to conserve and care for the nationally designated collection

Latest Income: £824,922
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust Limited

Heritage

Preservation of historical,architectural & constructional heritage in Spitalfields and elsewhere for the benefit of the public

Latest Income: £818,219
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Heritage Of London Trust Limited

Heritage

Aiding the conservation and restoration of buildings of architectural and historic merit in Greater London to best benefit the local community, by working with the local authorities, statutory bodies, grant and loan giving agencies to restore, repair and refurbish buildings at risk to bring them back into beneficial use.

Latest Income: £808,473
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Wiener Library Endowment Trust

Arts, Heritage

To support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.

Latest Income: £806,024
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Wildscreen

Arts, Heritage

Wildscreen Arkive - the world's leading online natural world encyclopaediaWildscreen Exchange - a global hub that empowers conservation organisations by connecting them with world-leading filmmakers & photographers to create ground-breaking communications about our natural worldWildscreen Festival - the international festival that celebrates & advances the art of natural world storytelling

Latest Income: £793,361
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Heritage

Local museum with emphasis on changes of community since the new City of Milton Keynes whilst seeking to draw attention to the area's importance across the centuries.

Latest Income: £763,345
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Georgian Group

Heritage

The Georgian Group exists to protect and preserve Georgian buildings, to stimulate public knowledge of Georgian architecture and to promote appreciation fot he classical tradition. It runs a casework programme in England and Wales, fulfilling a statutory duty to advise planning authorities on applications ton demolish or alter listed Georgian buildings, and runs activities for members.

Latest Income: £754,494
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Guards Museum Trust

Heritage

Educating the public in the traditions of The Guards though visits and events held at the Guards Museum throughout the year.

Latest Income: £751,495
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Maritime Archaeology Trust

Heritage

Promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage around the globe with core activities concentrated in Great Britain and in particular Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Latest Income: £750,624
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust

Heritage, Religion

Promotion of Serbian orthodox religion and arts, teach Serbian language, history and culture. Accept lifetime gifts and bequests on trust for specific charitable purpose and apply them in such manner and purpose in geographic area wished by the benefactor. Providing human resources, facilities and advice.

Latest Income: £740,665
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens cares for, interprets and develops the historic sites at Norton Priory and Halton Castle, creating accessible learning and leisure environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Latest Income: £734,168
Areas of Operation: Halton
Status: Registered
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Newlyn Art Gallery Limited

Arts, Heritage

Newlyn Art Gallery Limited is an educational charity, delivering programmes in and around two neighboring contemporary art galleries: Newlyn Art Gallery, in Newlyn and The Exchange, in Penzance. It promotes the work of regional, national and international artists and engages a diverse audience in a year-round programme of exhibitions and participatory activities.

Latest Income: £733,736
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Spalding Gentlemen's Society

Arts, Heritage

Hold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research

Latest Income: £719,435
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre

Heritage

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is a small place where big things happen. Our vibrant and exciting cultural events make Havant, Hampshire and the surrounding region a better place to live. The Spring provides a range of arts and creative events in the organisation's building and across the region. It is also the professional museum for Havant Borough.

Latest Income: £712,381
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Historical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

The Royal Historical Society promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past through its lectures and publications, and speaks for the interests of history and historians. It offers grants to support research training and prizes for historical publications.

Latest Income: £683,784
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.