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.
Friends Of Lincoln Castle
Associations, Crime and Justice, HeritageProviding support for Lincoln castle , castle guides, various reenactment groups including medieval, prison reenacrors
Surrey Heath Archaeological And Heritage Trust
Arts, HeritageSmall archaeological surveys; post excavation work; geophysical surveys; small museum collection; reference collections of borderware, clay pipes and iron age finds; dedicated library of books on archaeology and history; experimental archaeology projects; support for local history, YAC and Y3A groups.
The Cymric Building Preservation Trust
HeritagePreservation of buildings of architectural and historic merit.
Walthamstow Historical Society
Arts, HeritageFounded in 1914, to further the study of local history and publish books in which such knowledge would be available for all comers for all time. Monthly meetings held during the winter season with speakers. Also visits and guided tours locally and further afield. Free guided walks around the local Walthamstow area during the summer.
John Bates Charity Otherwise Church Lands
Heritage, Religionthe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Brightling, inclusive of tower and steeple, but exclusive of the chancel
Leeds Naturalists' Club And Scientific Association
Heritage, ResearchStudy of natural history through programme of speakers, workshops and field meetings, primarily in the Leeds area. Provision of education in natural history.
Brighton Hove And Sussex Grammar School Old Boys Association, London Branch, War Memorial Scholarship Fund
Education, HeritageAdministers a fund set up in memory of the Old Boys of Brighton Hove & Sussex Grammar School who died during the First World War.
Pontypridd Boys Grammar School (1939/45 War Memorial Fund)
Education, HeritageAwards grants
Edmonton Hundred Historical Society
Arts, HeritageSupports Historical research, publications, lectures and information regarding the Edmonton Hundred area
The Caernarvonshire Historical Society
HeritageLECTURES, HISTORICAL EXCURSIONS AND PRODUCTION OF ANNUAL TRANSACTIONS
The Beccles Society
HeritageAims: To stimulate public awareness and appreciation of the beauty, history and character of Beccles and its surroundings.To conserve the architectural heritage of the town, its streetscape and its conservation area and to work for an enhancement of the town by encouraging good development.To stimulate awareness of the impact physical developments have on the life of Beccles and surroundings
The Holland Lectureship
Heritage, ReligionThe Holland Lectureship was founded in 1920 for the purpose of a Memorial to perpetuate the memory and influence of Henry Scott Holland, Regius Professor of Divinity and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.The triennial lectures are to be concerned with the religion of the Incarnation in its bearing on the social and economic life of humanity.
Bell Rope Land
Heritage, ReligionTo support financially the maintenance and continuing restoration of the bells and tower of Saint Leonard's Church Scarcliffe, Derbyshire.
The Friends Of Radwinter Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation of the fabric of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Radwinter, the buildings used in connection therewith, the ornaments and furnishing thereof and the services held therein.To promote the church and its history to a wider audience.
The Bentlif Wing Trust
Arts, HeritageThe Trustees are responsible for the management and control of the Bentlif Collection at Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery and the use and control of the Galleries under their auspices.
Poplar Methodist Church Sick & Poor Fund
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareSupport to needy people in the historical borough of Poplar
All Saints (st Paul's Walden) Preservation Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe maintenance and upkeep of the fabric and churchyard of All Saints church, St. Paul's Walden and any other charitable activities connected with the church
Banwell Society Of Archaeology
Charitable activities, HeritageEducation/training - environmental/conservation/gneral public mankind heritageProvides advocacy/advice/informationSponsor or undertake researchActs as umbrella or research body
The Music Hall Guild Of Great Britain And America & The Theatre And Film Guild And The Literary Guild
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage1) To advance education in the history of music hall and theatre performers by undertaking research and identifying, restoring, erecting and beautifying memorials which are of educational interest.2) The promotion, maintenance, improvement and advancement of education through the presentation of Music Hall and Theatre productions and encouragement of the arts.
Ashford Archaeological And Historical Society
HeritageMonthly winter meetings with speakers relevant to archaeology & history topics. Summer outings to dig sites, historical sites etc.
Leek Wootton War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide open space and provision for buildings in the Parish of Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe in Warwickshire. For use by the inhabitants to participate in various recreational, sporting, social and educational activities, with the objective of improving the life and community for the said inhabitants.
Hannington Parish Church Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe upkeep and repair of Hannington Parish Church
South Ferriby Church Estate
Heritage, ReligionTo pay the income of the Charity to the Churchwardens of the Parish of South Ferriby for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of South Ferriby and towards the maintenance of the services of the said Church and of the furniture thereof.
Friends Of Clifton Parish Church Restoration And Repair Fund
Associations, Heritage, ReligionReligious activities
East Derbyshire And West Nottinghamshire Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionFunding work on church bells.
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.