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History HR103

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

4,667 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.32% 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(historical|history|1[0-8]th century|manuscripts?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 2,187 2.64%
£10k - £100k 1,403 2.16%
£100k - £250k 370 1.91%
£250k - £500k 180 1.98%
£1m - £10m 140 1.76%
£500k - £1m 103 1.79%
Over £10m 26 1.40%
Total 4,409 2.30%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 3,263 1.93%
oscr 1,099 4.32%
ccni 305 4.29%
Total 4,667 2.32%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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
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.
£115,914,000
Sue Ryder [Charity number: SC039578]
The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those needs. 3.4 to relieve the mental and physical suffering of persons affected by bereavement or loss, including by the provision of counselling and support for such persons.
£112,754,000
THE BRITISH ACADEMY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL PHILOSOPHICAL AND PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES [Charity number: 233176]
To inspire, recognise and support high achievement in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.
£54,994,600
MUSEUM OF LONDON [Charity number: 1139250]
Museum of London tells the story of one of the world's greatest cities and its people. As the single most important source of knowledge on the capital, the Museum is, uniquely, a national, regional and local organisation. With over a million items in its collection, it is the largest social history Museum in the world.
£49,353,000
THE WARDEN AND SCHOLARS OF ST MARY COLLEGE OF WINCHESTER [Charity number: 1139000]
The advancement of education through the provision of classical, literary, historical, mathematic, scientific, engineering, cultural and general education of the highest class and the provision of financial assistance for such education.The preservation for the public benefit of the buildings and grounds, furniture, pictures and chattels of the College.The advancement of Christian religion.
£36,866,518
Board Of Trustees Of National Museums Of Scotland [Charity number: SC011130]
Section2 (1) of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 states: So far as practicable and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall (a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b) secure that the objects are exhibited to and interpreted for the public, (c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, (d) generally promote the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of matters agricultural, archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, environmental, historical, industrial, military, scientific and social both by means of the Board's collections and by such other means. including collaboration with other institutions, as they consider appropriate, and (e) provide education, instruction and advice and carry out research.
£35,592,000
HUMAN APPEAL [Charity number: 1154288]
Human Appeal changed its legal structure from a Trust to a Charitable Company (No:1154288). The historical information is available on Charity Commission under (previous Charity Number: 1005733) We aim to provide a holistic approach to humanitarian relief and development:1. Emergency & relief programmes2. Sustainable development3. Orphans programmes4. Social programmes.
£35,518,275
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES [Charity number: 525774]
We operate 7 free-entry museums across Wales, plus the National Collections Centre, to further our core objective of 'the advancement of the education of the public' in the fields of science, art, industry, history and culture.
£34,364,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
ARTREGEN [Charity number: 1120930]
Artregen helps in the regeneration of Pontypool through the Arts. our projects have included an artwork to commemorate the Millenium, a memorial (written and artwork) to a hospital , now being upgraded, relocated and restored an 18th Century arbour, have staged "Opera in the Park" 5times. Provided seats in the Italian gardens around a fountain which we helped to restore. Literary events.
£2,863
THE EXEMPLAR TRUST [Charity number: 1118440]
The objectives of the charity are the relief of poverty amongst persons of the jewish faith in any part of the world, the advance of the jewish religion in any part of the world and the advancement of the education of the public in any part of the world in the knowledge of the jewish history & culture.
£264,345
THE FRIENDS OF MENDIP HOSPITAL CEMETERY [Charity number: 1085981]
The preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the former Mendip Hospital cemetery and chapel, to provide a public amenity of historical merit for the benefit of the local community. Also, to provide information and support for those who have relatives buried in the cemetery.
£4,477
THE PAIGNTON PICTURE HOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 1157934]
To preserve for the people of Paignton, Devon and the nation the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around the Paignton Picture House, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon in buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.
£1,584,066
THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1136034]
The objects of the Foundation are the advancement ofthe education of the public in the nature, preception, history and impact of modern war and people's experince of war; and- the arts, culture, and heritage related to war and war-time experience.
£20,174
THE POLICE HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 295540]
Makes grants to individuals (including loans) to support researchProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as umbrella or resource body.
£11,267
BRANCEPETH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 504318]
Garden Club; Flower Guild; Snooker Club;Cinema Club; Youth Club; Tai Chi exercise class; PIYO class; Badminton Club; Archive & History Group; Yoga; Choir; Art Class; Knit & Natter; Coffee Morning; Jazz Night; Progressive Supper; Christmas Show; Quiz Night; Sunday Lunch club: etc.
£28,041
East Ayrshire Family History Society [Charity number: SC029609]
The objects of the Society will be to promote the study of Family History with special regard to East Ayrshire and adjoining areas.
£2,201
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM ARTS TRUST [Charity number: 1165602]
The Supreme Court Arts Trust (SCAT) was registered as a charity in 2016 to promote public education on the connection between art, law and justice in the context of the UK and the Commonwealth legal systems.The SCAT intends to act as a platform for the presentation of historical, current, and thematic case-studies of legal subjects to a wide public audience.
THE SMALL ARMS SCHOOL CORPS INFANTRY WEAPONS COLLECTION TRUST [Charity number: 277168]
The purpose of the Charity is to educate, familiarise and provide assistance for research into the history of the development of small arms, including anti-armour and mortars. The collection includes the Travers Library which is over a 1000 books of military history and small arms associated equipment and ancillaries.
£19,860

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