Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Somborne And District Society
HeritageMeetings and visits to celebrate and promote the history and environment of the Sombornes and surrounding areas. Stimulate public interest in relation to archaeology and local history. Research and publication of the history of The Sombornes and its people.
The Dorothy Garrod Memorial Trust
HeritageAwards made to young archaeologists carrying out fieldwork abroad. Distributed annually.
Merseyside Association Of Ghanaians
Beneficiary group, HeritageOur Mission Merseyside Association of Ghanaians ....... will unite and support the Ghanaian Community in Merseyside and promote Ghanaian Culture to develop multicultural cohesion across the North West. Networking /partnerships ,Welfare ,Projects ---- Black history Africa, Youth involvement projects ,Establish links (Ghanaian Centre) ,Strengthen Partnerships , Charity projects in Ghana
Friends Of Lawrence House Museum
Associations, HeritagePromote,support,assist and improve Lawrence House Museum
Plympton Corporation Trust
Heritage, LeisureRepair and maintenance of Plympton Guildhall for cultural and recreational activities
The Friends Of The Woodbridge Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo raise money for the Woodbridge Museum Trust
Folkestone And District Local History Society
Arts, HeritageGenerate and enhance public interest in all aspects of the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.Arrange a series of talks throughout the year,together with exhibitions and outings,by producing for sale other publications that help to provide background for local history research.Supports other local organisations who seek to promote the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.
Em2 Locomotive Society
HeritageConservation and operation of EM2 locomotive 27000 and other associated railway vehicles. Promotion of and research into the Woodhead route where the EM2 locomotives worked in the UK.
Ceredigion Historical Society (cymdeithas Hanes Ceredigion)
HeritageHistorical Society
Highworth Historical Society
HeritageAdvance education of public and undertake research on the history of Highworth and surrounding areas and publish the results of the research.
Brandon Heritage Centre Trust
HeritageLocal Museum
The West Essex Archaeological Group
Arts, HeritageArchaeological group, with activities covering many aspects of archaeology, including public talks and lectures, practical excavation and research, training for beginners, publications, and public display of results of excavations. Membership is open to individuals of any age and any level of experience, from absolute beginners through to professional archaeologists.
Newark Civic Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage the conservation of buildings of architectural and historic interest; to promote good architecture and town planning; to increase and develop public amenities; and to create a greater awareness of the environment in Newark.
Guidepost And Sheepwash Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageSpeakers on a variety of subjects. educational visits visiting castles,museums
The Ware Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society monitors planning proposals, particularly in the Ware Conservation Area and comments where appropriate. It operates a biennial Town Award Scheme in recognition of developments or projects that have enhanced the appearance or amenity of the townOrganises monthly talks on various relevant topicsIt publishes or sponsors various publications concerning the history of the town
Lewes Priory School Memorial Chapel Fund
Education, HeritageTo raise and utilise funds for the renovation and improvement of the fabric, decoration and furnishings of Priory School Chapel in Lewes. To promote and protect the Chapel as a war memorial (UKNIWM 61304) to the 55 former pupils who died in service during WW2. To promote the significance and the use of the Chapel to the pupils of Priory School and the people of Lewes.
Wheelwright Old Boys War Memorial Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe award of grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 years who or whose parents are resident in the former County Borough of Dewsbury.
Joseph Hirst
Education, HeritageTo the upkeep and maintenance of the Sunday school and church house buildings.
Churchill Old Church Preservation Society
Heritage, ReligionProviding historical information & records on the local villages
War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageTo support and maintain a Memorial Hall Building in memory of HM Forces who served and died from the Village of Hibaldstow during the First World War 1914-18 and the Second World War 1939-45.
Clerk's Land Charity
Heritage, ReligionOut of the net income of the charity -£52 per annum is to be paid to the Clerk of the Parish of Aldridge and the residue of the net income applied at the discretion of the trustees for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church of Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands
Sandon Estate War Memorial Fund
HeritageMaintenance of War Memorial
Chippenham Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyPromoting Civic Pride in Chippenham,ensuring that the heritage of Chippenham is preserved and seeking to ensure that new buildings are sympathetic to their surroundings. Seeking to stimulate interest of the general public through issuing a quarterly magazine to members and a programme of talks and visits. Collaboration with the local museum and council on subjects of mutual interest.
The Friends Of St Peter's - Tawstock
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo promote, or assist in,for the benefit of the public, the preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Church of Saint Peter, Tawstock, Devon.
Ibstone Parish Church Restoration Fund
Heritage, Religionprovision and care of historic place of worship
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.