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.
The Pickworth Welfare Society
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide an independant social meeting place for all age groups of Pickworth. User group activities/clubs include: IT/Computing, History, Gardening, Bingo, Informal & Formal Presentations/Talks, Keep fit, Yoga, Coffee mornings, Pantomine, Drama, Parties, Craft Fair, Bring & Buy, Private Functions.
Polish Resistance (ak) Foundation
Charitable activities, HeritageAdvancement of public education in and the promotion of research into Polish history with particular reference to Polish underground movement during the Second World War.
The St Mary's Church South Dalton Spire And Restoration Appeal
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide funds for the repair, restoration and maintenance of St Mary's Church, South Dalton, East Yorkshire
Tonbridge Civic Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageTonbridge Civic Society's main interest is in the care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge and its vicinity. It keeps a record of listed and important buildings. It maintains contact with the local Council to maintain high standards of architecture and town planning. It presents awards for high standards of design, promotes footpaths and cycleways. It publishes a regular newsletter.
Mamhead Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareFreehold Village hall for benefit of Mamhead Parish and surrounding area since before 1927. Social events, hall hire. Running cost fundraisers - skittles,talks,dinners,Whist,family parties,classes, exhibitions,walks,dances etc.Others as projects complete. Projects in hand for sustainability,accessibility and renovation of this historic building
Binns Organ Trust
HeritageTo maintain and operate the Binns Organ at The Albert Hall, Nottingham for the benefit of the community.
Ormskirk And District Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageOur activities at present are transcribing gravestones, then recording on cd's for sale to members. Monthly meetings with speakers on family history subjects and visits to local historical places. We also open our premises every Monday for 2 hours where members can research and get advice and help if needed. To promote ourselves more widely, we attend local shows whenever possible.
Cyfeillion Storiel/ Friends Of Storiel.
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo support the work of the Museum and Art Gallery through fund-raising to assist the conservation of the collections and the cost of exhibitions, and the organising of public lectures to broaden the educational outreach of the Museum and Art Gallery.
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThis regimental museum is an entirely voluntary undertaking. It is financially independent and rents its premises. No charges are made for admission or services. In addition to the opening hours we give many 'out of hours' tours for parties and individuals. A major part of our work is the provision of detailed narratives of soldiers who have served in our Regiment both in wartime and peacetime.
The Llantwit Major Local History Society
Arts, HeritageLocal history research. Maintenance of local history archive. Organising lectures and trips for members. Publication of local guides and books on local history.
The Lickey Hills Society
Environment, Heritage, LeisureConserve/preserve the area of the Lickey Hills in north Worces./sw B'ham for the general public's: enjoyment, recreation, knowledge, education, general well-being.By protection of: landscape, flora, fauna, architecture, historical significants and general character.Activities include: raising of funds; talks & lectures; walks & visits; scrutiny of development plans; conservation activities.
Egham-By-Runnymede Historical Society
HeritageTo promote the study of local history and archaeology in Egham and the surrounding district. To compile information on local history. To catalogue and research areas of archaeological sites. To publish information on archaeological sites and local history. To assist and support the administration of the Egham Museum. To take appropriate action towards conservation of historic buildings etc.
The Shropshire Association Of Church Bellringers Bell Restoration Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvide financial assitance by way of grants to churches in the Salop Archdeaconry of the Diocese of Lichfield for the provision, maintenance and improvement of their bells and bell installations for full circle ringing.
The Grasmere Rothay Appeal Fund
Heritage, Housinghelp with local housing and restore ancient buildings in Grasmere, cumbria
Wakefield Historical Society
HeritageLecture programmes of historical interest subject particularly relating to the Wakefield & Yorkshire area. Summer season visits to places of historical interest. Encourages research into matters of historical interest particularly in the Wakefield and Yorkshire areas.
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Facilities, Heritage, LeisurePURPOSES OF A PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF PONTYPRIDD AND THE ADJOINING DISTRICT
Charity For A Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Saving of lives2 or3 dances per year -annual Swinefleet gala. weekly gun club, Monthly history group, women's institute. cycling club events Also we have local police, local parish council, water drainage . End of life celebrations. Available for birthday parties and Wedding receptions We have our own fundraising functions during the year
Merseyside Naturalists' Association
Environment, HeritageTo educate the public about any aspects of natural history. To protect fauna and flora and to preserve important wildlife habitats for the benefit of the public. To arrange regular indoor and outdoor meetings. To act jointly with other organisations having similar charitable purposes. To collect and collate natural history records. To do all other lawful things for the attainment of our objects.
Cymdeithas Hanes Sir Ddinbych - Denbighshire Historical Society
HeritageLocal/county history study group for Denbighshire
Basingstoke Archaeological And Historical Society
Arts, HeritageArchaeological & Historical Society, research locally, excavations, publications
The Recreation Ground (war Memorial) At Pillowell
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains an open space as a public or recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the village of Pillowell and neighbourhood.
Y Gadwyn
Arts, Health, HeritageWe provide tapes for the blind and partially blind. Contents range from discussions with local community members to cultural and historical topics.
Stamford Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePreservation, conservation, development and improvement of beauty, history and character of Stamford.
Hertfordshire Association For Local History
HeritageLOCAL HISTORY IN HERTFORDSHIRE
The Boston Stump Restoration Trust
HeritageRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
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.