Heritage Charities
Discover 2,701 Heritage charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Friends Of The National Bonsai Collection
Associations, Facilities, HeritageInvolved in putting on public exhibitions of bonsai together with demonstrations and lectures on the history and creation of bonsai; Making accessible to the public displays of bonsai within the National Bonsai Collection situated at it's permanent site at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham.Advising the public on care and maintenance of their bonsai.
West Herts Bell Restoration Fund
HeritageBellringing
The War Memorial
Beneficiary group, HeritageFOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF RINGWOOD AS A LASTING MEMORIAL TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR 1.
Gressingham Church Building Trust
Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesFor the restoration preservation repair maintenance improvement beautification and reconstruction of St John's Church Gressingham in the Diocese of Blackburn
Savory For Parochial School
Education, HeritageThe Parochial School having been sold, income is now used for the maintenance and upkeep of the churches within the benefice of Clutton With Cameley
John Edward Champney For Library And Public Garden
Arts, Facilities, HeritageMAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE LIBRARY AND THE PUBLIC GARDEN / OPEN SPACE
Walton On The Hill And District Local History Society
HeritageTo promote the study of local history in the member villages.
St Mary's And St Martin's (knebworth) Preservation Trust
Heritage, ReligionResponsible for the care and maintenance of two historic church buildings
Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society
HeritageThe Society actively supports the steam traction engine preservation movement by encouraging interest in their restoration, operation, and by providing advice to owners, drivers and similar preservation groups in addition to the general public. Monthly club evenings when informative and educational talks and presentations are given.
Nevis Historical And Conservation Trust
HeritageConservation work in Nevis; supporting local historical Society
Gabo Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust's objects are the promotion of the conservation of modern and contemporary sculpture for the public benefit, the education of conservators and the funding of research into the conservation and restoration of sculptures. The trust will consider grants to individual conservators, private sector conservation companies and institutions, the majority of grants are under £5,000.
Eastleigh And District Local History Society
HeritageMONTHLY MEETINGSRESEARCH
Robert Heaton Memorial Fund
Arts, Education, HeritageTo further the study of History at Warwick School by providing History books for the school library and to support the production of outstanding work outside the remit of the normal curriculum.
Charity For The Upkeep And Maintenance Of The Abbey Cemetery
Facilities, HeritageThe charity has maintained the Bath Abbey cemetery during the year
Langney Cemetery
Facilities, HeritagePursuant to a scheme dated 23rd September 1970, the sum of -ú20,750 is held on trust and all income deriving from the same to a be applied for the upkeep and maintenance of Langney Cemetery
The Beamish Development Trust
HeritageThe Principal activity of the Trust, is the raising of money from industry, commerce, private trusts and individuals to support the development plans of the Beamish: North of England Open Air Museum.
The Friends Of St Margaret's Church, Wellow
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity was established by a Governing Instrument and Rules on 13 January 1981. The object is the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Margaret's Wellow, together with the whole of its curtilage, present and future, including the churchyard, church rooms and car parking, with its connections as the burial place of Florence Nightingale.
John Wigham Richardson Charity
Arts, HeritageJohn Wigham Richardson gave Newcastle City Council a lump sum to enable it to purchase pictures for the benefit of Newcastle upon Tyne. The City Council owns the Laing Art Gallery, which is operated on its behalf by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. The Laing Art Gallery utilises the funds within the John Wigham Richardson Charity to enable it to purchase pictures.
The Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust
HeritageTHE SUPPORT & PRESERVATION BRISTOL BRITANNIA AIRCRAFT AND THEIR HISTORY
Congleton History Society
HeritageThe principal activity is to organise talks for members on history topics relating to Congleton and the surrounding area.
The Alexander Charity Of Stow-On-The-Wold
Heritage, ReligionWe assist in the supply of funds for the maintenance and repair of St Edwards Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire and for the church's work.
The Friends Of Leazes Park
Associations, Heritage, ResearchTo protect promote and develop Leazes ParkTo research and record the history,environment and scientific elements of the parkTo encourage the local community to be involved in the areaTo participate in the maintenance and improvement of the park
The Stable Door Charitable Trust
Animals, HeritageThe relief of suffering and cruelty to animals, in particular horses, donkeys, sheep and cattle, who are in need of care and attention with the object of restoring them to health and rehabilitation. Educating others in animal welfare.
The St James South Elmham Parochial Charity
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareMaintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church and for maintenance of services and furniture thereof. Any excess of income may be applied for the general benefit of the poor, resident in the parish.
Dean Archaeological Group
HeritageDean Archaeological Group carries out research, survey, excavation, publication and education in and around the area of the Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, membership is open to all who are interested in archaeology.
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.