History HR103¶
History is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
4,713 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.33% 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 | 2,066 | 2.74% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,496 | 2.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 387 | 1.87% |
| £250k - £500k | 186 | 1.89% |
| £1m - £10m | 146 | 1.72% |
| £500k - £1m | 124 | 2.01% |
| Over £10m | 25 | 1.23% |
| Total | 4,430 | 2.32% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,307 | 1.94% |
| oscr | 1,114 | 4.47% |
| ccni | 292 | 4.05% |
| Total | 4,713 | 2.33% |
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. |
£231,800,000 |
| 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. |
£231,800,000 |
| 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. |
£130,040,000 |
| 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. |
£116,036,000 |
| 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. |
£71,948,091 |
| 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. |
£61,132,000 |
| THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES [Charity number: 254543] To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences. |
£54,363,000 |
| 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. |
£43,044,070 |
| 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. |
£40,993,000 |
| 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. |
£39,547,280 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Scottish Traction Engine Society [Charity number: SC009076] The object of the Society shall be to promote and maintain an interest in all types of self-propelling engines and vehicles other than those running on rails. to further the knowledge and aid the study of self-propelling engines and vehicles other than those running on rails. It will also encourage any moves to preserve portable and stationary engines, to such an extent as the Committee shall decide. To further this object the Society may use such methods as may from time to time appear expedient, and in particular, may: a) Promote the compilation of complete records and the collection of catalogues, drawings, photographs and literature relating to such engines. b) Edit and publish Periodicals, Books and other literature dealing therewith. c) Encourage the preservation and formation of collections of engines, parts, accessories and accurate models thereof. d) Encourage the preservation of other historical vehicles and machinery. e) Arrange public exhibitions, lectures and rallies. |
£197 |
| Hebridean Trust Limited [Charity number: SC038956] The objects fbr which the Assodation is established are to educate the general public in respect of and to conduct rersearoh info all or any matters concerned with Gaelic history culture and language on or relating to the offshore islands hereinafter called 'the Offshore Islands ) of Scotland Northern Ireland and the Republic of Eire (and where practicable to publish the resufts of such research) without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing to acquire buildings and land of historic or culrurai interest on the Offshore Islands and to preserve and maintain the same and (where expedient ) to allow the general public admittance to the same at such times and upon such conditions (if any ) as shall be appropriate either free of charge or on the payment of a reasonable admission charge. |
£141,925 |
| St John's Cornerstone Bookshop [Charity number: SC021295] To promote the advancement of religion and education by the dissemination, distribution, sale or hire of books, bibles, brochures, hymnaries, journals, leaflets, magazines, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, pamphlets, periodicals and other religious works, either published or unpublished, and other complementary items. |
£106,141 |
| WSHA [Charity number: 1193195] At Wsha Kurdish Supplementary School, we are a charity aiming to educate our community and pass on Kurdish culture, history and language to future generations. |
£17,000 |
| THE IRAN SOCIETY [Charity number: 1200807] The Iran Society was established to advance education in the subject of Iran, its peoples and culture, in particular through the study of language, literature, art, history, religions, antiquities, usages, institutions and customs of Iran. It does this by holding lectures approximately 8 times a year, in London, on topics deemed of interest to members, and by awarding grants to students of Persian |
£15,169 |
| WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 517092] The objects of the society are to promote the study of any aspect of the archaeology and history relating to the historic county of Worcestershire, to publish the results of research and excavations and to provide lectures and excursions of archaeological, antiquarian and historical interest. |
£40,854 |
| FRIENDS OF DALBY FOREST [Charity number: 1125882] The Charity's objects are:To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and management of Dalby Forest and the surrounding forests and lands owned or managed by the Forestry Commission within the North York Moors National Park, to which the general public has access, in particular its natural history, ecology and wildlife. |
£20,303 |
| THE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST [Charity number: 286919] To preserve for the benefit of the people of Buckinghamshire and of the nation at large, the English historical architectural and constructional heritage, which may exist in and around Buckinghamshire in the form of buildings or ancient monuments. |
£18,317 |
| Caledonian Railway Association [Charity number: SC014554] The Association shall - (i) promote the study, acquisition and preservation of information, documents, illustrations and artefacts relating to the Caledonian Railway, and its constituent and successor companies. (ii) facilitate and co-ordinate research by members into the history of the Railway. (iii) foster the collation and dissemination of information and material so obtained. (iv) assist other private, public and professional organisations which have aims and interests similar to those of the Association. |
£19,703 |
| North Queensferry Heritage Trust [Charity number: SC019966] The organisation’s purposes are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in history, culture, heritage and the arts, in particular architecture, town planning, the environment and in furtherance thereof (but without prejudice to the foregoing generality): to encourage the appreciation and understanding of the heritage of North Queensferry and its immediate surroundings. to furnish and propagate, by whatever means may be appropriate, education and information to explain the artistic, historic, cultural, scientific and natural environmental values of the said area. and to create, hold and develop Accessioned Collections (as hereinafter defined) and to make such Accessioned Collections available to scholars and to the public generally by housing the same in museums or in such other way as may be appropriate and to run and operate such museums or other facilities. To promote and encourage the preservation and improvement of the environment of North Queensferry and its immediate surroundings and in furtherance thereof (but without prejudice to the foregoing generality): To monitor, comment upon and seek to positively influence town planning, architectural and environmental developments affecting the said area, taking into account the benefit to the inhabitants of the area and allowing for the growth in tourism. and, to provide and maintain facilities, buildings, (including museums), sculptures, Accessioned Collections, monuments, land forms, meeting and lecture rooms, plaques, notice boards, benches and external furniture, signposts, paths, catering facilities and the like to benefit the public environment of the said area, and to provide support (practical and financial), grants and loans to organisations undertaking similar activities within said area |
£6,500 |
