Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Oatlands 1914-1919 War Memorial Charity
Facilities, HeritageWe run Allotments in Oatlands, Weybridge, Surrey and give charitable donations where appropriate in accordance with the Trust Deed
Goring Ecclesiastical Charity
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionIncome for the upkeep and repair of the fabric of St Thomas Church, Goring, and the upkeep and repair of any Church Hall held for the parish of Goring.
Wesleyan Day Care Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a safe enviroment for elderly, and disabled people to come together and socialise, play games, participate in discussions, arm chair exercise and share experiences. They are provided with a hot nutritious meal at the centre.The users also enjoy participating in summer BBQ, and trips, including to the seaside and theatre, as well as celebrating events such as Black History Month
Harvington Hall Restoration Fund
Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareHarvington Hall, a fascinating moated Elizabethan manor complete with gardens and a unique malt house, attracts over 20,000 visitors a year who enjoy its peace and learn about its significant role as a place of refuge during the turbulent penal times of the 17th century. The trust aims to complete the restoration and development of the buildings to ensure their survival.
The Friends Of St Martin's Church, Zeals
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, ReligionFinancial support to: The restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification for the public Benefit and use, the historic Church of St Martin's Zeals.The Christian Mission in the Zeals Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy by providing Bibles for Zeals Children or other similar financial support.Any other charitable purposes, as stated in the Objects.
Southern History Society
Arts, HeritagePublication of journal 'Southern History' and arranging conferences, both for educational purposes.
Friends Of St Nicolas Church, Great Bookham
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the restoration, repair, maintenance and beautification of the Parish Church of St Nicolas, Great Bookham in the Diocese of Guildford (hereinafter called ?the Church?) and of the monuments, fittings, structural fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and churchyard, including paths, walls, gates and main services belonging to the Church
The Right Honourable Bridget Viscountess Galway's Charity
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfareA charity set up in Georgian times to provide financial assistance to poor elderly people in England & Wales. Small annual grants are made.
Bleasby Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HeritageProviding a venue for the village for a number of group activities and meetings. For example: WI, Local History Society, Parish Council, Luncheon Club, Whist Drives, Jumble Sales, Art Classes, Children's parties etc.
Wiltshire Record Society
HeritagePromotion and publication of historical sources relating to the history of Wiltshire
The Wyndham Trust (yeovil)
Beneficiary group, HeritageTHE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENT AT YEOVIL AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF IN THE HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY OF YEOVIL AND THE SOUTH AND WEST PARTS OF THE COUNTRY OF SOMERSET.
Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association
Beneficiary group, HeritageEducation/Training for Arts/Culture serving Children, young people, adults, older people and the public generally in respect of archaeological and historical information in the County of Gwent and the Borders.
Owston Ferry Heritage Society
HeritagePromotion/Conservation of Local History/HeritageProgramme of Talks/EventsUpkeep/Staffing of village Museum
War Memorial Institute Fund
Facilities, HeritageFor the benefit of the people of the town of Winslow, grants made to organisations (no individual grants made)
Swinford Museum
HeritageWe conserve and display objects contained in our collection for the public to view in the museum.
South Wales Record Society
HeritagePublishing texts and other works relating to the history of south Wales.
Halifax Civic Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageConservation of buildings and surroundings in the Halifax area.
Hitchin Historical Society
Arts, Heritagei) to inform the public of the history of Hitchin and the surrounding district;ii) to undertake research into the origins and development of buildings, people, organisations, crafts, trades, and other aspects of historical interest;iii) to publish the results of such research;iv) to inform members and others of matters likely to impact the historic character of the town.
The Mechanics Centre Museum Of Labour And Trades Union History Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe Charities objects are to advance the education of the public including advancing its knowledge of the origins,growth and development of the Labour and Trades Union movements and promoting an understanding of the contribution made by the Manchester Mechanics Insitute to the education of young people in the application of science to mechanical and manufacturing.
Wellesbourne Wartime Museum
Heritage, LeisurePreserve the history of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and its surrounds and maintain a collection of artifacts illustrating the life of the establishment.
Robert Ibbotson For Institute And Apprenticing
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageProvides community activities ie domino drives, fund raising events. A building for the use of local history groups, art groups and activities for young children.
Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust LTD
HeritageProvision of advice and assistance with the repair, renovation and restoration of Nottinghamshire buildings of especial beauty, historic or architectural interest.
Alderson Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe study and research of the genealogy and history of all branches of the ALDERSON family
Parish Hall
Facilities, HeritageUpkeep and Maintenance of Parish Hall
The Friends Of Herefordshire Museums And Arts
Associations, HeritageTo support and provide assistance to Herefordshire Museums and the Arts within the County
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.