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.
Nene Valley Archaeological Trust
HeritagePublication of Excavations carried out on the Trust's behalf, both for the academic and general public's interest and knowledge.
The Shelsleys Village Hall
Facilities, HeritageGeneral operation,maintenance and upkeep of the village hall for the benefit of the village community of the Shelsleys.
The Friends Of St Leonard's Eynsham Oxfordshire
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity's aim is to assist the PCC of St Leonard's Church, Eynsham with the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and restoration of the Church and of any monument, fitting, fixture, stained glass, organ or bell in the Church, but excluding the churchyard adjoining the Church.
Llandaff And Monmouth Diocesan Association Of Church Bell-Ringers, Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionOffers financial assistance to churches in the Dioceses of Llandaff and Monmouth for the maintenance and improvement of bell installations
The Friends Of Saint Marys Gamlingay
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvide funds to St.Mary's Gamlingay for the upkeep andd restoration of the church building
Godshill Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HeritageGodshill WI holds monthly meetings, with speakers on a range of subjects: restoring china; life as a stunt artist; autosctica. We organise educational outings, hold fundraising events and take part in local community events.
The Bath Stone Quarry Museum Trust
Heritagecustodian of historic and cultural artefacts
Sandown And District Historical Association
HeritageMonthly meetings.Recording any changes in our area.Collecting historical pictures.
Huntingdonshire Local History Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of public education through the study of Local History in the former County of Huntingdonshire, now part of Cambridgeshire.
Avon Local History And Archaeology
Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageActs as an umbrella group to support and facilitate contact between groups and individuals interested in local history and archaeology. Publishes a quarterly Newsletter, booklets and an annual list of speakers and leaders of walks; organises an annual local history study day; organises volunteers; offers schools prizes and small grants for local history research; liaises with local authorities
The Griffin Trust
HeritageStatic exhibition of historic vehicles and historic aircraft; providing restoration, repair and maintenance facilities and skills for historic aircraft and vehicles; holding events for the purposes of publicising the site of Hooton Park.
The Lyme Regis Society
HeritageThe society works to safeguard and add to the natural and architectural beauty of Lyme Regis and to promote interest in the towns cultural life and history.
Throckmorton Village Charity
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionThe Charity runs the annual summer Fete, which helps to get people together in the surrounding areas of Pershore, Evesham, Tilesford. The Charity runs Quiz evenings in the Village Hall, also supports local activities such as Pilates classes, also organise young musicians to perform concerts in Throckmorton 13th century Church.
South Essex Building Preservation Trust
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the people of South Essex and the nation, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around South Essex in buildings (including any structure or erection, and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.
British Society For The History Of Radiology
Arts, Heritage, ResearchEducation, training and research in to the History of Radiology mainly in the UK.Annual LectureRegular scientific journal publicationParticipation in conferencesOperation of a web site
Barton-On-Humber Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageResearch and education about local heritage and preservation of the built heritage of Barton upon Humber. The society develops archives and interprets local history through a series of information leaflets, building plaques, lecture and talks.
The St Nicholas Church Norton Preservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe trust ensures that St. Nicholas Church, an early 12th century building, is kept in a good state of repair, internally and externally. Fund raising takes place and donations are received to assist in the restoration. The trustees continually assess the building.
Sheringham Museum Trust
HeritageTo preserve unique collection of lifeboats, fishing boats, artefacts and displays of local history
Burton Upon Trent Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Burton upon Trent. To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings. To encourage the preservation, development, improvement and beautification of features of general public amenity or historical interest.
Lewisham Local History Society
HeritageAdvancement of education in local history with particular reference to the London Borough of Lewisham
Friends Of The Willis Museum
Arts, Associations, HeritageThe 'Friends' was founded to promote, support, assist and improve The Willis Museum. We also support members & non members with local projects such as a book of local history or like interest. We have resources facilities for our members and museum staff, a collection of local maps, photographs & oral tapes of peoples memories.
Solihull Archaeological Group
Heritage, ResearchPromote the study of world wide archaeology, local history and the related arts and sciences in Solihull area through lectures, visits and excavations.
William Higford's Charity
HeritageRepairs and maintenance of St. Margarets Alderton.
Much Dewchurch Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageThis charity organisations main priority, is for the maintenance and upkeep of the village hall at Much Dewchurch and is used by most of the residents in the surrounding area, for all types of functions.
The International Trust For Croatian Monuments Limited
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe charity's objective and its principal activity continues to be that of raising funds in order to rescue and restore monuments and works of art throughout the country of Croatia.
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.