Historical conservation and restoration `HR102`¶

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

3,624 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.78% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	1,377	1.94%
£10k - £100k	1,134	1.62%
£100k - £250k	365	1.64%
£250k - £500k	200	1.83%
£1m - £10m	176	1.93%
£500k - £1m	132	1.92%
Over £10m	36	1.61%
Total	3,420	1.77%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,783	1.63%
oscr	761	3.07%
ccni	80	1.11%
Total	3,624	1.78%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY [Charity number: 205846] To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.	£766,195,000
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.	£232,600,000
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.	£194,964,000
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	£194,964,000
THE ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST [Charity number: 1140351] The English Heritage Trust is responsible for the conservation and enhancement of the National Heritage Collection of more than 400 unique historic sites and monuments. Through this Collection, and the London Blue Plaques Scheme, English Heritage promotes public knowledge, enjoyment and education of our shared history and heritage.	£155,176,000
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)	£151,659,000
Historic Environment Scotland [Charity number: SC045925] (1) Historic Environment Scotland has the general function of investigating, caring for and promoting Scotland?s historic environment. (2) In exercising its general function, Historic Environment Scotland has the following particular functions? (a) identifying and recording the historic environment, (b) understanding and interpreting the historic environment, (c) learning about, and educating others about, the historic environment, (d) protecting and managing the historic environment, (e) conserving and enhancing the historic environment. (3) Historic Environment Scotland also has the function of managing its collections as a national resource for reference, study and research. (4) In exercising that function, Historic Environment Scotland has the following particular functions? (a) preserving, conserving and developing its collections, (b) making the collections accessible to the public and to persons wishing to carry out study and research, (c) exhibiting and interpreting objects in the collections.	£144,621,000
HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES [Charity number: 1068852] a)to manage, conserve, renovate and repair the Palaces (Hampton Court, Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House, Hillsborough Castle) to a high standard consistent with their status; b)to help everyone to learn about the Palaces, the skills required for their conservation and the wider story of how monarchs and people together have shaped society, by all appropriate means	£138,596,000
THE KYNGE'S COLLEGE OF OUR LADYE OF ETON BESYDE WINDESORE [Charity number: 1139086] Eton College was founded by Henry VI in 1440. Today it is an independent boys' boarding school whose charitable purpose is the advancement of education by the provision, support and conduct of a school and ancillary or incidental educational activities for the benefit of students and/or the wider community; and the preservation and maintenance of the College's historic buildings and Collections.	£88,779,000
The Woodland Trust [Charity number: SC038885] The objects of the Trust (the 'Objects') are to conserve restore and re-establish trees and in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife and thereby to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment	£84,205,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SECOND TIME AROUND CHARITIES [Charity number: 1167212] Second Time Around is a charity furniture restoration project that recycles unwanted or donated wooden furniture. Our vision is training and volunteering opportunities to promote social inclusion and independance for adults with learning disabilities.	£159,554
THE DELIGHT MAKERS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1146973] Current projects include :Peacing Together a Legacy - Restoration and Documentary of John Lennon's Sgt Peppers Caravan for a number of peace initiatives.A Thousand Grandparents & Bedtime Stories - Film based stories of wisdom and inspiration cross-cultural understanding, peace and unity.	£31
THE HANWORTH PARK PRESERVATION TRUST [Charity number: 1088599] Operates in the London Borough of Hounslow, specifically the area around Hanworth Park. Activities: fundraising to preserve and promote the built heritage around Hanworth Park, specifically: St George's Church, St George's Church Yard, Tudor Walls, Tudor Stable Block, Georgian Rectory, Hanworth Park House. Educational activities to raise the profile of local heritage in the community.	£504
INKBERROW MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1075736] An eight acre public open space in an attractive valley in Inkberrow, Worcs, containing a medieval moat and fishponds, seats, picnic tables and pathways. The area is a cross between a public park and a nature reserve, with good walks, good views, the encouragement of wildlife, and the opportunity to work outdoors in maintaining the site for the public, at twice monthly work parties.	£2,692
THOMPSON B1 LOCOMOTIVE TRUST [Charity number: 326367] To preserve, operate and exhibit for the public benefit for educational and instructional purposes the steam locomotive known as 'the ex-London and North Eastern Railway Class B1 Locomotive Number 1264'	£23,332
Bats without Borders [Charity number: SC044185] The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1. To advance environmental protection and improvement by conserving bats, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems across Africa - through applied research, evidence-based conservation action and ecological restoration. 4.2. To advance education by increasing youth and community understanding and appreciation of bats, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, through inclusive, participatory and accessible learning, engagement and outreach activities. 4.3. To advance science by conducting and supporting research into bat ecology and conservation and disseminating the results to inform effective conservation policy and practice. 4.4. To advance skills and capacity by training and supporting conservationists, ecologists and researchers across Africa, to strengthen local expertise in wildlife conservation and habitat management. 4.5. To advance community development by supporting sustainable livelihood approaches that contribute to poverty alleviation while safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity. 4.6. To advance animal welfare by changing attitudes towards human-wildlife interactions and engaging with and providing training to vets and wildlife rescue centres to support bat rehabilitation. 4.7. To engage communities, governments, NGOs, academic institutions and other stakeholders across Africa to promote conservation measures that are collaborative, ethical, and evidence-based.	£53,914
New Build Locomotive Scotland (NBLS) [Charity number: SC049595] The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science through the reconstruction of a classic late Victorian Steam Locomotive of the Highland Railway Company, working with Scottish and UK based companies to ensure the continuation of traditional construction and heritage industries within Scotland. 4.2 To advance education through highlighting the work required to build a working steam engine, to improve the public?s understanding of the various techniques employed by Victorian engineers in the construction. while also showing how modern systems have improved the processes from design, to finish product. This can also be used to show the social impact of these changes. how safety and the removal on hazardous materials have improved conditions for those working on these machines.	£555
HERITAGE MARINE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1129735] Advancing the education of the public of maritime heritage by preservation, restoration and operation of historic vessels and offering education, information and advice.Researching and promoting traditional methods of fishing Researching and developing carriage of cargo under sail Carrying out research and educating the public into the sources of pollution at Sea	£46,572
ST WILFRID'S STANDISH CHURCH TRUST [Charity number: 1040472] The charity's purpose is to ensure the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the Parish Church of St Wilfrid, Standish, and the surrounding churchyard. For income it seeks donations from the congregation and wider public, and welcomes legacies and bequests. With this income it funds major items of upkeep and repair that the parish finds necessary for this Grade 1 listed building.	£504,562
FRIENDS OF ST OSWALD'S [Charity number: 1103270] Preservation of the fabric and buildings comprising St Oswald's church, Malpas	£2,035