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.
Council For British Archaeology South East
Charitable activities, HeritageAdvancing public education and knowledge in archaeology and in Britain's history and historic environment in the area covered by the historic counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
The Friends Of St Mary's Church Chesham
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo help publicise the history of St Mary's Church Chesham, and to promote strengthening of relations between the church and the local community.To educate and help proclaim the good news of Jesus ChristTo organise events and raise funds to be used for the maintenance andImprovement of the fabric and furnishings of St Mary's Church Chesham and associated Buildings.
Mere Museum
HeritageRegular safeguarding and exhibitions of local historical interest
The History Re-Enactment Workshop
HeritageThe greater promotion of historical knowledge and the greater understanding of history among members of the public by means of the re-enactment of both daily life and particular occurrences in suitable settings, to the highest possible standards of contemporary accuracy.
The Salter Collection
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Charity is the advancement of the education of the public by the setting up and maintaining in perpetuity a collection of costume accessories and objects from the past and making available the collection as a living display to the public, to art, history and drama students for the purpose of research, and to small conducted parties of children and visually handicapped people.
Banwell And District Volunteer Fire Unit
Charity and VCS support, HeritageVOLUNTEER FIRE UNIT AND MUSEUM
Friends Of St Peter's And St Paul's Cranfield
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFund raising for the restoration, maintenance and improvement to St Peters and St Pauls Cranfield
Staffordshire Record Society
HeritagePublished transcripts and editions of archive material related to Staffordshire as well as monographs on the history of Staffordshire. These are available in public libraries across the country as well as to members of the public for a small fee. The society also has a website to help increase access to current and previous volumes.
Lowestoft Civic Society
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageRESEARCHING AND RECORDING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF LOWESTOFT AND SURROUNDING AREA BY WAY OF BOOKLETS, DATABASES, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE ETC FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. GIVING ILLUSTRATED TALKS AND GUIDED WALKS TO SCHOOLS, INTERESTED GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL
Julius Lucius Brenchley For Public Museum (the Brenchley Trust)
HeritageIt is the primary duty of the Trustees to ensure, as far as possible, that the artefacts which make up the Collections accumulated by Julius Lucius Brenchley, and given to Maidstone Museum for the enlightenment of the people of Maidstone, are maintained, preserved and exhibited.
Domestic Buildings Research Group (surrey)
HeritageSeeking to educate the public by recording, research and publication of historical information regarding the development of Surrey's buildings
The Gravesend Historical Society
HeritageTO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATON BY DEVELOPING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY.
Greenwich Historical Society
Arts, HeritageTo encourage and assist in the study of historic Greenwich, to receive corresponding lectures and presentations, to publish an annual Journal of appropriate articles
Rutland Natural History Society
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageEncourage and enable, through educational programs, the monitoring, recording, advocacy, and protection of Rutland's natural history and biodiversity. Encourage the public to engage with and understand Rutland's natural history.
Felixstowe Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageTo promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Felixstowe and surrounding districts, and to promote the preservation, security and accessibilty of archival material.
Rustington Heritage Association
HeritageOUR AIM IS TO PRESERVE , AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INTO, THE HERITAGE OF RUSTINGTON, IN PART BY PROVISION OF A MUSEUM.
The Holmrook Reading Room
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSupports local history,environmental studies music and recreational activities within the local community.Supplies a designated play area for young children.Is a centre for art & craft circle.Supports the elderly with coffee mornings.Has a designated natural wild flower garden area.
City Heritage Society
Facilities, HeritageThe charity seeks and advocates protection and conservation of buildings and other structures and public spaces within the City of London and to those ends exercises vigilance of the planning process.
Westbere Village Preservation Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWithin the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community.
The Friends Of St Lawrence
Associations, HeritageThe object of the charity is to secure the preservation of the building known as St Lawrence Little Stanmore for the benefit of the nation.
The Bledisloe New Zealand And Overseas Memorial Trust.
Charitable activities, HeritageGIVE GRANTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WISHING TO EMIGRATE OR ATTEND A RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PRIMARILY IN NEW ZEALAND OR ANYWHERE ELSE OVERSEAS
Meddon Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureArt Club one Thurs. p.m. each month 1- 4.30pmFamily History 1st Wednesday in month 2-4p.m.Welcombe Spinners weekly Monday 10.00-3.30p.m.Pilates weekly wed.11.30 1 hr. Thurs.1.15p.m 1hr.Badminton and table tennis - book as required, ?5 per hourWine & Wisdom last Fri.Monthly 7-9pmLunch Club, 2nd Wednesday in month - pre-booking onlyMeddon Morsbaggers see Facebook 'Meddon Morsbaggers'
Friends Of Copford Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo conserve, maintain, conserve, repair and improve the fabric, fittings, furnishings, wall paintings and churchyard of St Michael & All Angels (a grade 1 listed building) in Copford, Essex, for public worship and for the benefit of the public & community.
East Lancs Municipal Transport Museum
Education, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe Charity restores and displays vintage vehicles from the local Municipal Transport Fleets. Provides free transport for other charities/organisations and educational faciities on site for local schools. Currently looking to provide a perminant home for its vehicles to display in a museum setting.
Thames Valley Early Music Forum
Arts, HeritageTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STUDY, PRACTICE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF MUSIC AND THE ALLIED ARTS, IN PARTICULAR THOSE OF THE MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE PERIODS ('EARLY MUSIC').
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.