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Heritage HR

Heritage is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.

12,799 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.35% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(heritage)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 5,718 6.90%
£10k - £100k 3,854 5.94%
£100k - £250k 1,052 5.44%
£250k - £500k 582 6.42%
£1m - £10m 482 6.06%
£500k - £1m 345 5.99%
Over £10m 104 5.62%
Total 12,137 6.33%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 8,800 5.21%
oscr 3,506 13.80%
ccni 493 6.93%
Total 12,799 6.35%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
University Of Glasgow Court [Charity number: SC004401]
The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advancement of, arts, heritage, culture, or science.
£857,941,000
University Of Strathclyde [Charity number: SC015263]
The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science.
£389,252,000
University Of St Andrews [Charity number: SC013532]
The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
£309,659,727
University Of Aberdeen [Charity number: SC013683]
The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advance ment of civic responsibility and community development. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
£274,282,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION [Charity number: 209603]
To save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters; to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sea, inland and flood water safety, and in the history and heritage of the Institution; to relieve/assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity.
£219,912,000
Royal National Lifeboat Institution [Charity number: SC037736]
The object of the Institution ('the Object') shall be to save lives at sea and on inland and flood waters. In order to achieve the Object, the powers of the Institution shall without limitation include the following:- to promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters. to advance the education of the public in matters relating to safety at sea and on inland and flood waters and in the history and heritage of the Institution. to promote the efficiency of rescue services at sea and on inland and flood waters. and to relieve and assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity, and who are in need of such relief or assistance by reason of poverty, disability, infirmity or otherwise, and their dependants.
£219,900,000
CANAL & RIVER TRUST [Charity number: 1146792]
Canal & River Trust is the charitable operator and guardian of 2,000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales. In addition to caring for the waterways so that they are available for the public to enjoy, the Trust maintains the nations' third largest collection of listed heritage structures, as well as museums, archives, and hundreds of important wildlife sites.
£214,600,000
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS [Charity number: 207076]
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
£157,699,000
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [Charity number: SC037654]
1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.
£157,699,000
Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844]
4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)
£123,430,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE WEST MIDLANDS PASSENGER TRANSPORT EDUCATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1071549]
To make available for research collected documentation relating to the history of bus services in the West Midlands & operating practices. To allow public access to the trust vehicle through attendance at rallies & museum open days. To create a support group open to the public. To inform the public at museums & rallies how public transport in the West Midlands was coordinated between 1969 & 86.
£12,842
NORTHERN HEARTLANDS [Charity number: 1186306]
Northern Heartlands is a place-based cultural organisation currently delivering a range of arts, heritage & creative projects with communities across south & west Durham. It also operates at a strategic level with cross-sectoral partners, promoting community engagement through creativity being used to support a range of agendas, from health and wellbeing to planning, the environment & tourism.
£432,526
HORBURY CIVIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 255238]
The Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.
£3,355
MOSTYN GALLERY LIMITED [Charity number: 507842]
to educate the public in visual arts, and to assist in public appreciation of such arts by the establishment of the Mostyn Gallery in Llandudno, North Wales. Mostyn exists to open dialogue on contemporary art exhibitions, learning and engagement for people of all ages and backgrounds.
£836,851
George Crawford Legacy Trust [Charity number: SC050433]
The objects of the Trust shall include the following:-- (a) The relief of sickness, suffering and distress of those persons and their families, in particular of, but not limited, to, young people suffering, or at risk from, chronic disease, mental health illness, disability, incapacity and terminal medical conditions in the United Kingdom. (b) The advancement of education, for the public benefit in relation to and to raise public awareness of such diseases, illnesses, disabilities, incapacity and terminal medical conditions. (c) The promotion and support of community projects focused on improving the environment, nature and the conserving of wildlife, plant life and fauna in rural habitats in the United Kingdom. (d) Improvements in, accessibility to and the promotion and support of participation in sports and leisure pursuits in particular but not limited to such of an equestrian nature, for all in the United Kingdom. ( e) The advancement of religious and faith focused organisations, their works and places of worship in the United Kingdom. and (f) Promoting the recognition and appreciation of historic buildings and those of architectural significance and supporting the promotion, maintenance and repair thereof within the United Kingdom.
£176,446
LLANRWST MEMORIAL GARDEN [Charity number: 506698]
A site for a war memorial.
Carrickfergus Literary And Scientific Society (Union Hall) Trust Fund [Charity number: NI103610]
We have made grants to a large number of bodies in the Carrickfergus Borough Council area to support their activities. Examples are A number of play groups, Scouts, Sea Cadets and Carrickfergus Historical Society.
£2,584
Kennetpans Trust (SCIO) [Charity number: SC042668]
To assist with and promote the preservation, development and improvement of aspects of general public amenity or interest associated with the historical, geographical and architectural features of Kennetpans Distillery, located with in the area of the Kennetpans Scheduled Monument Ref 5012 (hereinafter referred to as 'the ruins'). To advance education by encouraging public interest in the history and character of the ruins by making them more accessible and by providing information about the ruins and the surrounding area.
LANGO CULTURAL FOUNDATION (UK) [Charity number: 1193739]
The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage bya) Promoting and encouraging development of the art of music, singing, literature, folklore, crafts and craftsmanship of African and Lango people through holding cultural events of sufficient content and quality for the benefit of the publicb) Preservation of cultural dance and drumming lessons, folklore, storytelling, songs, teaching Lango l
£2,690
GEOLOGICAL CURATORS GROUP [Charity number: 1198339]
Advocates for and disseminates information about geological collections, museums, curation etc. Holds meetings, seminars, workshops, field trips to bring together professionals in this field, to share and promote best practice. Gives advice on geological matters to individuals and government bodies. Publishes regular newsletter and journal and distributes to profession.

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024