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Heritage Charities

Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,701
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Bedford Architectural, Archaeological And Local History Society

Heritage

Lectures on a regular basic during autumn, winter and spring. Visits to places of interesr during the summer

Latest Income: £1,998
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Sir Whitworth Wallis Trust

Arts, Education, Heritage

To fund a six month Fellowship to facilitate an artist in undertaking research and developing their work. During the Fellowship there will be access to the collections of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The objective of the Fellowship is for an artist to undertake research and development to further advance their artistic skills and knowledge and to make a presentation to Trustees.

Latest Income: £1,998
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Wem Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To Stimulate Public Interest in the area of Benefit 2) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit 3) To secure the preservation proctection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit 4) Te educate the public in geography, history, natural history and architecture in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £1,986
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust

Facilities, Heritage

To promote for the public benefit the collection and preservation of documents relating to the history, architecture and development of the Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Latest Income: £1,984
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Llanerchymedd Recreation Ground

Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

the community council who are also the nominated trustees for this charity are responsible through this charity for the upkeep of these grounds which have been donated to the residents of llannerchymedd for their use as both a playarea but also encompassing the village war memorial.To ensure that it is as safe and well maintained an area as possible.

Latest Income: £1,983
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Cardiff Archaeological Society

Heritage

To provide information on Archaeological matters by means of lectures and field visits

Latest Income: £1,976
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of St Georges Church Esher

Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage, Religion

We help preserve the Building and architectural heritage around the Building. We make and keep the public aware of its history, art, archaeology and architecture by encouraging use of the Building for an Arts Venue, educational activities , visits and other suitable community activities. .

Latest Income: £1,969
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Northumberland Hussars Regimental Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

The purpose of the Museum is to protect the regimental collection, uphold the tradition of the Regiment and perpetuate its deeds for future generations.

Latest Income: £1,964
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Weymouth Museum

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The Friends of Weymouth Museum raises funds through a series of annual talks on Weymouth's 'story through time' by popular speakers.It uses these funds to help the museum in its service to the community like adding to its valuable artefacts and records on Weymouth's evolving history and to preserve these for posterity; these help enhance and expand the experiences the general public receive.

Latest Income: £1,963
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Point Quay Association

Heritage

Upkeep and maintenance of a public amenity (Point Quay and Orchard) in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Latest Income: £1,963
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Association Of The Friends Of Cannock Chase

Associations, Heritage

Our aim is to preserve and restore Cannock Chase and educate members and visitors about its rich history and diverse landscape.

Latest Income: £1,960
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Erewash Museum

Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage

The education of the public by; promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Erewash Museum through the activity of a group of friends.

Latest Income: £1,955
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust

Heritage

Helping publish (in all forms) new research into motoring history.

Latest Income: £1,948
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Northamptonshire Museum LTD

Economic and community development, Heritage

Building a rural heritage and education centre in Northamptonshire

Latest Income: £1,939
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The Oriental Museum

Associations, Education, Heritage

The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.).

Latest Income: £1,937
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group (haarg)

Heritage

Archaeological research including fieldwork in East Sussex; training for beginners; meetings and activities; publication of reports; support for county council archaeologist.

Latest Income: £1,927
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Reading Room, Barkway

Heritage

Barkway Reading Room is a meeting place for Village organisations as required. The Reading Room now also operates as a small museum with displays about the history of Barkway. All residents in Barkway can use the Reading Room by arrangement with the Parish Clerk

Latest Income: £1,925
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Geoffrey And Julian Agnew Charitable Trust

Heritage

The trustees support general charitable applications and have a special interest in the arts, education and museums.

Latest Income: £1,920
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cycling History And Educational Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage

These are provided each year in the Annual Report submitted with the Charity's Accounts .

Latest Income: £1,919
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Withernsea Town War Memorial Clock Trust

Heritage, Religion

To perpetuate the memory of the armed forces who served in World War II and who died in that cause, by the restoration and preservation and maintenance of the Withernsea town war memorial clock situated in St. Nicholas church tower, Withernsea.

Latest Income: £1,917
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of St John The Baptist's Church, Layer-De-La-Haye

Associations, Heritage, Religion

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WE FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH, ITS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES, ITS ORNAMENTS AND FURNISHINGS, ITS PRESERVATION AND THE GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND CHURCH YARD AND WE PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE CHURCH, ITS HISTORY AND WORK.

Latest Income: £1,906
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Longtown Historical Society

Heritage

To promote interest in the history of the Longtown area of South West Herefordshire by means of regular meetings. To collect material (archive, oral etc.) relating to the area to allow future generations/present day students etc. to have a research archive. To educate.

Latest Income: £1,899
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Dorchester Association For Research Into Local History And Archaeology

Heritage

Research into local history and archaeology

Latest Income: £1,892
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The Gloucester Waterways Museum

Associations, Heritage

The charity exists solely as support for the Gloucester Waterways Museum in Gloucester Docks. This support is both financial (usually to support particular projects in the Museum) and through the help given by individuals to maintain and run working exhibits at the Museum (for instance the Dredger, Narrow Boat etc).

Latest Income: £1,882
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Church Of St Augustine Pendlebury Restoration And Development Trust

Heritage, Religion

Restoration and major repairs carried out to this Grade 1 listed Victorian Church as required

Latest Income: £1,879
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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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.