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.
The Friends Of St Peter's
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionTo raise funds for the upkeep and repair of the fabric of St. Peter's Church, Hall Green, Birmingham. Fundraising activities are mainly local to the church and generally consist of local events e.g. barbecues, coach trips, supper & entertainment evenings. We also run a Fifty/fifty club on a monthly basis.
Malmesbury Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, SocietyOur aim is to promote civic pride in Malmesbury by conserving its built environment, recording its history and maintaining the Riverwalk and Jubilee Garden. We co-operate with the Planning Authority to ensure policies are appropriate for the town and scrutinise & comment on planning applications.
The Buckinghamshire Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Buckinghamshire and of the nation at large, the English historical architectural and constructional heritage, which may exist in and around Buckinghamshire in the form of buildings or ancient monuments.
Kirklees Historic Buildings Trust
HeritageA building preservation trust: Buying historic buildings in need of repair, carrying out the repair and selling to be able to buy the next one.
Grange And District Natural History Society
HeritageTo promote public knowledge and awareness of natural history and other subjects of environmental interest with particular emphasis upon South Cumbria.
Friends Of St Margaret's Church, Rainham
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesTo advance the Christian Religion by the repair, preservation, maintenance, restoration, beautification and reconstruction of the Parish Church of St Margaret's, Rainham, Kent, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, stained glass and other chattels together with its churchyard.
The Canterbury Historical And Archaeological Society
HeritageThe society arranges lectures for its members during the winter period,of a historical and/or archaeological nature,and during the summer months,excursions to places of historical interest.The society also has a fund from which an annual grant is made to an individual or individuals who are undertaking historical or archaeological research relating to the Canterbury area.
Ruddington Local History And Amenity Society
Arts, HeritageResearches and interprets the history of Ruddington through public lectures, publications and a museum.
Plaxtol Local History Group
Heritage, ReligionWe provide a prgramme of talks through the year on local history topics to members of the society and visitors. These will focus on Plaxtol and our surrounding area in Kent.We also carry out research. We have computerised the Plaxtol Census data from 1841 to 1911, and the church registers from the 17C to present. We are publishing a series of booklets on Victorian life in Plaxtol.
Warminster Museum & History Society
Arts, HeritageTo maintain Warminster Museum and provide monthly lectures at Warminster Library on topics relating to history.
Cirencester Archaeological And Historical Society
HeritageResearch and dissemination of information relating to mainly local history and archaeology. Main activity is presenting regular lectures on these topics in Cirencester.
Church-In-The-Field Charitable Association
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity supports and raises funds to assist the Churches Conservation Trust which has taken on responsibility for the maintenance of the Church-in-the-Field in preserving for the benefit of the nation the church and, if appropriate, historical, architectural and archaeological environmental heritage that may exist around the church.
Chichester Natural History Society
Environment, HeritagePROVIDES SERVICES OF RECORDING, OBSERVATION, UNDERSTANDING OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF BRITISH ISLES
The Metcalfe Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageA) TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC STUDY OF FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY, GENEALOGY, HERALDRY AND DEMOGRAPHY WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE NAME "METCALFE" ( AND ITS VARIANTS) B) TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, SECURITY AND ACCESSABILITY OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL IN RELATION TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED OBJECTS
Flintshire Historical Society
HeritageCollection and publication of archaeological and historical information relating to the former county of Flint.To arrange lectures and discussions, and visits to buildings and sites of historical interest.
Aldwick Preservation Society
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Society is concerned with the maintenance and upkeep of the environment in the village with special emphasis on the Aldwick Duck Pond and it's immediate surroundings. All planning applications within the Parish are monitored and comments made as appropriate. Social functions are arranged both as a means of raising funds but also to contribute to the fostering of a community spirit.
Bungay Museum Trust
HeritageMuseum of local history and archaeology relating to Bungay and district.
Montgomeryshire Field Society
Environment, HeritageTo observe, record & preserve the flora & fauna by way of field visits throughout the summer and issue an annual report containing the findings.We also carry out a winter programme of talks in order to promote our activities and raise awareness in the community of items of interest or areas of concern regarding the state of the natural history locally
Friends Of Whitstable Museum And Gallery
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritageSupplying volunteers, equipment & monetary aid.Publishing occasional publications on a local historical theme
Northiam And Broad Oak Surgeries Patient Participation Group
Health, HeritageTo support the practice by purchasing or reimbursing the practice for the purchase, hire or lease of equipment, fittings and movables to facilitate the treatment and comfort of patients and to improve the patient experience. To pay for or reimburse the practice for the cost of repair and maintenance of said items.
Church Lands
Heritage, ReligionThe Charities objectives as set out in its Governing docuement are : for and towards the repair and maintenance of the ancient Parish Church of Enborne. This encompasses not only the physical structure of the Church, but also the Parish Community, to ensure that the Church remains a central point for the Community.
The Friends Of Hardmead Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo advance the Christian religion by the preservation repair and adornment of the fabric of the church of the assumption, Hardmead in the county of Buckingham and preserve and enhance the character and amenities of the building together with the ornaments therein.
The Arbeia Society
HeritageArchaeological society promoting and supporting research into the occuaption of Roman North East England in general, and the Roman fort at South Shields in particular, through annual conference, Roman re-enactment and publication programme. Also supports the wider archaeology and history of South Shields.
Northamptonshire Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritagePublishes the journal Northamptonshire Archaeology providing reports on archaeological work carried out in Northamptonshire. Arranges meetings and site visits for society members.
Latrobe Heritage Trust
HeritageThe LHT exists to awaken and improve public appreciation of Britain's architectural heritage; to support the restoration of the buildings and landscapes of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, and to make them available to the public where possible; to encourage academic research into his work; to promote high standards of building and landscape conservation, and to save them from destruction or disfigurement.
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.