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.
The Darlington And Teesdale Naturalists' Field Club
Environment, Heritage(1)The study of Natural History, Geology and Archaeology. (2)The collection of information concerning topography, field paths. natural and archaelogical features of Darlington District and Teesdale including compilation of lists of recent fossils, fauna and flora.(3) The preservation of characteristic plants and animals of the district.
The Redcoats Society, The Society Of Friends Of The Rifles (berkshire And Wiltshire) Museum
Armed forces, Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo support The Rifles (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Museum
The Robert Owen Memorial Museum
HeritageTo maintain a museum dedicated to the life and work of Robert Owen, 1771-1858
The Bloxham Village Museum
HeritageVillage Museum
Newport Franco British Society
Arts, HeritageSince our aim is to further cultural relations with France and to strengthen members' knowledge of France, the French language and the French way of life we have regular lectures, in French, on varied aspects of French culture - literature, art, music - or travel in France - or the French language - or, indeed any aspect of French life or history.
The Gilson Trust
Arts, HeritageTo provide assistance to members of the British Library manuscripts department, their spouses or other companions in semi official or private travel which will benefit the Library.
Hull Geological Society
Arts, HeritageOUR ACTIVITIES COMPRISE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN GEOLOGY IN EAST YORKSHIRE AND SURROUNDING AREAS, VIA LECTURES, FIELD TRIPS, OPEN DAYS, PUBLICATIONS AND WEBSITE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL COUNCILS, MUSEUMS, EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. ALL AVAILABLE AND PROMOTED TO PUBLIC.
The Saint Mary's Church, Hitchin, Bellringers' Association
Arts, Heritage, ReligionTo advance the Christian Religion by promoting bellringing and the bells and installation at St Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Calne Branch Of The Salisbury Diocesan Guild Of Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
HeritagePROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF BELLS AND TOWERS BY THE BELL RINGERS AND SUPPORTERS.
Salisbury And District Natural History Society
Environment, HeritageThe objectives of the society are:- 1. To compile lists of the flora and fauna of the district, 2. To study the natural history, culture and history of the district, 3. To make a photographic record of the district, 4. To promote the conservation of the flora and fauna of the district. The society arranges lectures and field meetings, and publishes a monthly bulletin of its findings.
Unitarian Historical Society
Education, HeritageProduces annually a set of learned articles known as 'The Transactions Of The Unitarian Historical Society'. The transactions are widely distributed to historians, libraries and universities. The society meets every year for its annual general meeting and lecture. Members pay a subscription and attend the AGM. They receive a copy of the transactions in return for their subscriptions.
Nautical Training Corps
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe charity's objectives are to promote the development of young persons in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, particularly by educating such persons in all aspects of the history and practice of seamanship and seafaring.
Crickley Hill Archaeological Trust
HeritageArchaeological Research
The Dursley Birdwatching And Preservation Society
Environment, Heritage, Research(A) To advance the study and science of ornithology and (B) Promote the conservation of local and national avifauna and flora and the study of other branches of natural history.
The Weston-Super-Mare Trust
HeritageRestoration and preservation of historic buildings
War Memorial Hall
Facilities, HeritageThe Art Fund
HeritageThe Art Fund is used to support the acquisition of items for the Museums Collections through purchase,transport, conservation and specialist assessment, initially in Wednesbury but more recently for the collections of Sandwell Council's Museum Services.
North Wales Association Of Church Bell Ringers, Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionMakes grants for Church Bell Restorations, augmentations and new installations
Yeovil Archaeological And Local History Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society promotes the preservation and protection of sites, buildings, objects, documents and images that are considered by the Society, to be of significant interest and importance to the archaeology or history of Yeovil and its hinterland through education and information by holding meetings for lectures activities, discussion, fieldwork & research and undertaking a programme of publications.
Church Estate
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide funds for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church at Thorndon, Suffolk and to assist with church running expenses.
The Friends Of Bradford Cathedral
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of Bradford Cathedral exists to bring together in fellowship all those who care for the Cathedral, to support the Cathedral and its staff through prayers for its work, and through fund-raising for special projects as well as upkeep and maintenance.
Friends Of Lydd
Associations, HeritageLydd Town Museum is a local heritage museum - it is curated and managed by the Friends of Lydd, a registered charity, established in 1979. As a heritage museum our aim & purpose is to share knowledge & information about the historic town of Lydd and the surrounding areas and to act as a hub for connecting the community via the museum. Entrance to the museum is free but donations are very welcome.
The Church Land
Heritage, ReligionTo utilise the income from these assets towards the maintenance and upkeep of St Peter and St Paul's Church, West Wittering.
Newquay Old Cornwall Society
Heritage, Social welfareOrganise a programme of lectures on Cornish topics. Maintain a collection of documents, images and artefacts and exhibit these when possible. Respond to queries regarding the history of the town of Newquay and its environs. Maintain a photographic record of changes to the town. Participate in the activities of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. Organise social events for members.
Loughton And District Historical Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the Society shall be to provide the advancement of public education in the archaeology and local history of Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in the County of Essex, together with the surrounding area.
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.