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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 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.

Latest Income: £1,878
Areas of Operation: Darlington
Status: Registered
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The Redcoats Society, The Society Of Friends Of The Rifles (berkshire And Wiltshire) Museum

Armed forces, Associations, Heritage, Religion

To support The Rifles (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Museum

Latest Income: £1,872
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Robert Owen Memorial Museum

Heritage

To maintain a museum dedicated to the life and work of Robert Owen, 1771-1858

Latest Income: £1,872
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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The Bloxham Village Museum

Heritage

Village Museum

Latest Income: £1,868
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Newport Franco British Society

Arts, Heritage

Since 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.

Latest Income: £1,868
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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The Gilson Trust

Arts, Heritage

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,856
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hull Geological Society

Arts, Heritage

OUR 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.

Latest Income: £1,832
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Saint Mary's Church, Hitchin, Bellringers' Association

Arts, Heritage, Religion

To advance the Christian Religion by promoting bellringing and the bells and installation at St Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Latest Income: £1,820
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Calne Branch Of The Salisbury Diocesan Guild Of Ringers Bell Restoration Fund

Heritage

PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF BELLS AND TOWERS BY THE BELL RINGERS AND SUPPORTERS.

Latest Income: £1,811
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Salisbury And District Natural History Society

Environment, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,803
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Unitarian Historical Society

Education, Heritage

Produces 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.

Latest Income: £1,803
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Nautical Training Corps

Beneficiary group, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,794
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Crickley Hill Archaeological Trust

Heritage

Archaeological Research

Latest Income: £1,788
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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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.

Latest Income: £1,765
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Weston-Super-Mare Trust

Heritage

Restoration and preservation of historic buildings

Latest Income: £1,763
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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War Memorial Hall

Facilities, Heritage

Latest Income: £1,746
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Art Fund

Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,741
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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North Wales Association Of Church Bell Ringers, Bell Restoration Fund

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

Makes grants for Church Bell Restorations, augmentations and new installations

Latest Income: £1,735
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yeovil Archaeological And Local History Society

Arts, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,725
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Church Estate

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

To provide funds for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church at Thorndon, Suffolk and to assist with church running expenses.

Latest Income: £1,721
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Bradford Cathedral

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,712
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Lydd

Associations, Heritage

Lydd 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.

Latest Income: £1,711
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Church Land

Heritage, Religion

To utilise the income from these assets towards the maintenance and upkeep of St Peter and St Paul's Church, West Wittering.

Latest Income: £1,701
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Newquay Old Cornwall Society

Heritage, Social welfare

Organise 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.

Latest Income: £1,700
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Loughton And District Historical Society

Charitable activities, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,691
Areas of Operation: Essex
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.