History HR103¶
History is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
4,895 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.41% 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 | 2,070 | 2.91% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,576 | 2.24% |
| £100k - £250k | 421 | 1.88% |
| £250k - £500k | 224 | 2.02% |
| £1m - £10m | 176 | 1.92% |
| £500k - £1m | 113 | 1.62% |
| Over £10m | 32 | 1.42% |
| Total | 4,612 | 2.38% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,449 | 2.01% |
| oscr | 1,166 | 4.67% |
| ccni | 280 | 4.01% |
| Total | 4,895 | 2.41% |
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. |
£251,300,000 |
| 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. |
£251,300,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£128,542,000 |
| 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. |
£106,153,895 |
| 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. |
£106,110,000 |
| 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. |
£90,246,297 |
| THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON [Charity number: 212481] To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work. |
£82,038,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT MUSEUM TRUST [Charity number: 1096944] The Trust through a Museum and associated activities connects the public with its Army by telling the story of The Staffordshire Regiment, its forebears and successors, and their impact on world history and modern society. |
£133,358 |
| OXFORD ARMENIA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1193788] Extracurricular/after school clubs activities in arts, humanities, sport, science, IT, foreign languages;Reading & discussion clubs to enhance literacy, understanding of current affairs, creative & critical thinking;Leadership & management skills training courses;Basic computer & social media literacy, basic coding skills;Educational trips to museums, science centres, historical sites. |
£6,304 |
| SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 229833] The objectives of the society are:- 1. To compile lists of the flora and fauna of the district, 2. To study the natural history, culture and history of the district, 3. To make a photographic record of the district, 4. To promote the conservation of the flora and fauna of the district. The society arranges lectures and field meetings, and publishes a monthly bulletin of its findings. |
£1,803 |
| OurStory Scotland [Charity number: SC035729] 4.1 to promote the welfare and relieve the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ('LGBT') community, which is recognised as a community subject to social exclusion, marginalisation and disadvantage. 4.2 to develop the capacity and skills of the members of the LGBT community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. 4.3 to advance the education of the public in understanding the history, social conditions and needs of the LGBT community through research, archiving, publication and the arts. |
£3,236 |
| ALDERSON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 1011898] The study and research of the genealogy and history of all branches of the ALDERSON family |
£4,422 |
| Clan Macpherson Museum Trust [Charity number: SC020005] a) for or the advancement of the education of the general public, without distinction of sex or poltical, religious or other opinions and in particular to demonstrate the history, culture and way of life of the Clans in the Scottish Highlands and especially the Clan Macpherson by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions of this Deed, in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. b) to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal. c) to form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable companies, institutions, associations, trusts or societies formed for objects similar to the objects set above. |
£59,830 |
| Friends Of Kelvingrove Park [Charity number: SC033365] 1 - To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history, wildlife, character and environment of Kelvingrove Park and its surroundings. 2 - To seek, by lawful and democratic means, to protect the green space of the park for its environmental, social, educational and health benefits. 3 - To encourage the preservation of features of general public amenity or historic interest. 4 - To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Kelvingrove Park. |
£13 |
| North Berwick Harbour Trust Association [Charity number: SC045318] The advancement of citizenship and community development in North Berwick Harbour and its environs through trade and industry or otherwise. Providing and organising, or assisting with the provision and organisation of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the aim of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of North Berwick and its environs. For the benefit of the public to repair, maintain, conserve and improve North Berwick Harbour and the harbour facilities in an efficient and economical manner and to facilitate the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea. The advancement of heritage and culture through increased awareness of and greater access to a wide range of activities and events which will be planned to showcase the harbour and its history. and the advancement of public participation in sport and related activities, e.g. kayaking, rowing, sailing yachts and boats |
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| Dalbeattie Museum Trust [Charity number: SC003247] The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of education of the public in the history of Dalbeattie The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. To extend, enhance and maintain a collection of social historic materials. preserve and restore other materials for the purpose of public display. and to carry out works for the improvement and development of the museum. |
£8,089 |
| LINCOLNSHIRE NATURALISTS' UNION [Charity number: 255645] Promote the thorough investigation of the geology, fauna, flora & physical features of the County: bring together the interest in & study of every branch of natural history; hold & maintain library, records & reference material. Major activities:- Programme of Spring & Summer Field Meetings; Programme of Winter indoor meetings culminating with annual Recorders Meeting; Publication of Transactions. |
£2,986 |
