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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.

Oatlands 1914-1919 War Memorial Charity

Facilities, Heritage

We run Allotments in Oatlands, Weybridge, Surrey and give charitable donations where appropriate in accordance with the Trust Deed

Latest Income: £4,635
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Goring Ecclesiastical Charity

Facilities, Heritage, Religion

Income 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.

Latest Income: £4,633
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Wesleyan Day Care Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social care, Social welfare

To 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

Latest Income: £4,621
Areas of Operation: Waltham Forest
Status: Registered
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Harvington Hall Restoration Fund

Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

Harvington 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.

Latest Income: £4,614
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of St Martin's Church, Zeals

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Religion

Financial 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.

Latest Income: £4,606
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Southern History Society

Arts, Heritage

Publication of journal 'Southern History' and arranging conferences, both for educational purposes.

Latest Income: £4,593
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of St Nicolas Church, Great Bookham

Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Religion

To 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

Latest Income: £4,574
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Right Honourable Bridget Viscountess Galway's Charity

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfare

A charity set up in Georgian times to provide financial assistance to poor elderly people in England & Wales. Small annual grants are made.

Latest Income: £4,573
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bleasby Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £4,571
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire Record Society

Heritage

Promotion and publication of historical sources relating to the history of Wiltshire

Latest Income: £4,566
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Wyndham Trust (yeovil)

Beneficiary group, Heritage

THE 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.

Latest Income: £4,544
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association

Beneficiary group, Heritage

Education/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.

Latest Income: £4,528
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Owston Ferry Heritage Society

Heritage

Promotion/Conservation of Local History/HeritageProgramme of Talks/EventsUpkeep/Staffing of village Museum

Latest Income: £4,503
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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War Memorial Institute Fund

Facilities, Heritage

For the benefit of the people of the town of Winslow, grants made to organisations (no individual grants made)

Latest Income: £4,498
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Swinford Museum

Heritage

We conserve and display objects contained in our collection for the public to view in the museum.

Latest Income: £4,485
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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South Wales Record Society

Heritage

Publishing texts and other works relating to the history of south Wales.

Latest Income: £4,485
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Halifax Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage

Conservation of buildings and surroundings in the Halifax area.

Latest Income: £4,458
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Hitchin Historical Society

Arts, Heritage

i) 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.

Latest Income: £4,453
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Mechanics Centre Museum Of Labour And Trades Union History Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £4,453
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Wellesbourne Wartime Museum

Heritage, Leisure

Preserve the history of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and its surrounds and maintain a collection of artifacts illustrating the life of the establishment.

Latest Income: £4,453
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Robert Ibbotson For Institute And Apprenticing

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage

Provides community activities ie domino drives, fund raising events. A building for the use of local history groups, art groups and activities for young children.

Latest Income: £4,448
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust LTD

Heritage

Provision of advice and assistance with the repair, renovation and restoration of Nottinghamshire buildings of especial beauty, historic or architectural interest.

Latest Income: £4,438
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Alderson Family History Society

Beneficiary group, Heritage

The study and research of the genealogy and history of all branches of the ALDERSON family

Latest Income: £4,422
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Parish Hall

Facilities, Heritage

Upkeep and Maintenance of Parish Hall

Latest Income: £4,416
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Herefordshire Museums And Arts

Associations, Heritage

To support and provide assistance to Herefordshire Museums and the Arts within the County

Latest Income: £4,415
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
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.