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.
Hatherleigh Sports Field
Heritage, LeisureMaintenance and upkeep of field and multi-purpose games area for recreational and sporting activities.
Newbury District Field Club
Arts, HeritageArranges a programme of lectures and excursions each year in accord with our interests in local history, archaeology, architecture and natural history and occasionally on related topics. Publishes approximately three-yearly a journal containing a number of articles mainly on local topics but including an account of our activities during the period covered together with an account of our finances.
Ruthin And District Civic Association (radca)
Economic and community development, HeritagePromote high standards of planning and architecture in the areaEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the areaSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area
New Mills Local History Society
Heritage1. TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH INTO THE HISTORY OF THE NEW MILLS AREA. 2. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE NEW MILLS AREA. 3 TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ITEMS OF INTEREST RELATING TI THE HISTORY OF THE NEW MILLS AREA
History Of Wapping Trust
Arts, HeritageHistory walks and talks.Books on local history and Christmas Cards in the area of Wapping and Shadwell, east London.
United Ecclesiastical Charities
Heritage, ReligionThe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Old Buckenham and the services therein.
Shrewsbury Bellringers Towers Restoration Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to the churches of the town of Shrewsbury for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations by making grants to them.
The Maitland Trust Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage1. To advance the education of the public in the history and traditions of the Clan2. To restore and maintain for the public benefit religious buildings of any Christian denomination connected with the above.To further the foregoing objects: To collect, maintain and preserve documents, books, pictures and photographs recording or relating to the history and traditions of the clan.
The Royal Lincolnshire Regimental Museum Trust
Armed forces, HeritageOperation of Regimental Museum in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council's Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
The Formby War Memorial Gardens
Facilities, HeritageThe provision and maintenance of a War Memorial and Park in Formby.
Loose Valley Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureSpeakers educating on various subjects -health, history, food, gardening, crafts and sports.
Bitterne Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyBitterne WI enables women to extend their interest in crafts. history,citizenship,music and drama. It provides a meeting place for women to socialise and to work to improve their community.As part of the wider organisation of WIs it takes part in aiming to influence national issues especially those affecting women and family life.
Epsom And Ewell History And Archaeology
HeritageCurrent activities include lectures, archaeological digs, looking at local building planning applications and lobbying about listed buildings.
Church Estate
Heritage, ReligionThe receipt of restricted funds within the auspices of Dunnington Parochial Church Council for the repair and maintenance of the fabric of St Nicholas' Church, Dunnington.
Wembley History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Wembley History Society has been established for over 60 years. We hold monthly meetings, social functions and visits regarding the hisotry of the area. We have members and the general public attending. Speakers from coucellors to teachers have given/give talks. We keep a keen eye on the changing structure of our area.
The St Martin's Guild Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionTo advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to Churches in the Diocese of Birmingham for maintaining and improvement of bell installations.
Tiverton Civic Society
Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfarePrimary aim is to care for the beauty, history and character of Tiverton Town and its environs. Motto - Watch & Ward. Organise range of lectures, information plaques, heritage walks and social activities. Keep in close touch with the Town, Mid Devon District and Devon County Councils. Registered with Civic Trust and Outer SW Federation of Civic Societies and member of Devon Conservation Forum.
Wokingham Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Society aims to encourage conservation of the character and traditions of Wokingham, promotes the study of history of Wokingham and interest in the town's heritage and provide grants from the Society's funds to relevant local organisations.
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre (northampton) Restoration Trust
Heritage, ReligionPRESERVE AND REPAIR THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE IN NORTHAMPTON
Woking History Society
HeritageThe primary objective of the Society as set out in our constitution is the educationof the public in the history of the Borough of Woking District and nearby parishes.This is attained mainly by organising talks and outings. We also undertake research into local topics.
The Church And Town Estate
Heritage, ReligionRestoration and upkeep of fabric of Grade 1 listed parish church, St Mary's.
Kirkby Ireleth Ecclesiastical Charity
Heritage, ReligionGrants towards the upkeep and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Cuthberts Kirkby Ireleth and the maintenance of the services therein.
The Voluntary Action History Society
Charity and VCS support, HeritageVAHS exists to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. We organise seminars and occasional conferences and have a membership of academics, practitioners and those interested in the subject.
Peterborough And District Family History Society
Beneficiary group, HeritageFamily History Research
The East Preston And Kingston Preservation Society
HeritageThe society works to preserve and protect the history, heritage and environment of the village of East Preston (West Sussex) and 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.