Heritage Charities
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Charity Consisting Of The Property Constituting The Endowment Of The Original Church And Poor's Land Charity
Heritage, Religion, Social welfare1) The maintenance and repair of the parish church of Wootton and its appurtenances. 2) The general benefit of the poor within the ancient parish of Wootton.
The Friends Of The Union Chapel
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair of the Union Chapel building in Upper Street, Islington; the safeguarding of the Congregation of Union Chapel Archives; and the implementation of the Organ Restoration and Music Outreach Project, and their use for the benefit of the wider community. To assist the Union Chapel Project, Margins Project, and Church in fund raising and organising events.
The Preston Society
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchWeekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.
Lord Maynard's Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, ReligionPayment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church.
The Saint Mary Magdalene Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe Trustees shall have power to hold IN TRUST Properties and Monies for the benefit of the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Fleet. Income shall be invested as CAPITAL and the INTEREST ONLY shall be used as the need arises to assist the day to day running costs of the church, or repair and restoration work that needs to be carried out upon and within the church & churchyard.
The Norwich Diocesan Association Of Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to Churches in the Diocese of Norwich for the purpose of providing, maintaining and improving bell installations by making grants and loans to them.These aims are achieved through the work of the Association's Standing Committee and Belfry Advisory Committee.
Rocester War Memorial Playing Field
Facilities, HeritageMarkfield Beam Engine And Museum
Economic and community development, HeritageThe principal activity of the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is the conservation and operation of the Victorian Beam Pumping Engine as part of an heritage site and educational resource in the London Borough of Haringey. It is located in what was the old Tottenham sewage works, within what is now Markfield Park, and adjacent to the River Lea.
Fowey Museum Trust
Heritage, HousingThe museum's aim is to collect, care, conserve and display items relating to Fowey, illustrating the cultural and civic history and where possible link items to individuals, providing clues to social standing and lifestyle. We also share our ongoing research into Fowey's history with locals and visitors from home and overseas.
Friends Of Royston Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFundraising and supporting the museum eg. on duty on desk for enquiries and shop, cataloguing and assisting with exhibitions, being trained to demonstrate resources to groups.
The North Downs Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe North Downs Society is a public amenity society with the following objects: a) to conserve natural features and ecology, b) to encourage the preservation of buildings of historic interest and a high standard of design in all new developments and planning proposals, c) to stimulate public interest in the history, character, beauty and wild-life of the countryside, d) to further general amenity.
The Regimental Museum Trust Of The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment (west Riding)
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Saving of livesEducation of the public and members of the regiment in the history and military accomplishments of the regiment by public exhibition of the collection in a museum. Restoration, conservation, repair, reconstruction and preservation of objects in the collection.
The Llanfair War Memorial Institute
Facilities, HeritageRunning of Village Hall for the local community
The Friends Of The Soldiers Of Gloucestershire Museum
Armed forces, Associations, HeritageThe charity aim is to support the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum by providing funds for specified projects and organising events in support of the museum's activities.
Aireborough Historical Society
HeritageIn winter, monthly evening talks. In summer walks and visits to places with a history. Every May, a week end coach trip is taken to a different part of the country. We now have a website with pictures of old Aireborough.
The Retford And District Historical And Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageHold monthly lectures on subjects relating to local history. Arrange at least 2 evening outings and 1 day trip per annum. Produce publications on local history. Occasional open lecture with well known speaker.
West Middlesex Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageMeeting place for members and others interested in Family History Research in West Middlesex.Transcribing and holding copies of Parish Registers and other records in the West Middlesex area.Attending "Fairs" to promote Family History and our Society.
Sturminster-Marshall Parish Church Preservation Trust
Heritage, ReligionPreservation and repair of Church building
Public Museum
HeritageProvision of museum services for the Thetford area of Norfolk as part of the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service.
Merseyside Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageProvides members of the public monthly lectures in winter, monthly day trips in summer plus an annual weekend away. Produces an occasional journal on regional archaeological developments. Organises community archaeology projects.
Petersfield Area Historical Society
HeritageTo promote the study, recording and research of local history and to publish the Society's findings and other material of local historical interest/
Copdock With Washbrook Church Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds for the repair and upkeep of St Peters Church Copdock
The Trust For Thanet Archaeology
HeritageEducation, advice and information
The South Holderness Countryside Society
Economic and community development, HeritageEstablished for the benefit of the public to: (1) work principally within the area of Holderness, East Yorkshire for the region's natural and local history. (2) Educate the public in the local and natural history of the area. (3) Secure the preservation and protection and improvement of natural history
Mourholme Local History Society
Arts, HeritageProvide lectures by visiting speakers on historical events in the area. Encourage members to carry out and publish their own research.Publish a magazine and books concerning the historic parish of Warton, which included the townships of Borwick, Carnforth, Priest Hutton, Silverdale, Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne.Store archives of historic material of local concern.Establish web site
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.