Museum HR105¶
Museum is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
2,355 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.16% 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(museums?|galler(y|ies))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 789 | 1.11% |
| £10k - £100k | 784 | 1.12% |
| £100k - £250k | 243 | 1.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 158 | 1.46% |
| £1m - £10m | 155 | 1.72% |
| £500k - £1m | 99 | 1.48% |
| Over £10m | 31 | 1.43% |
| Total | 2,259 | 1.18% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 1,974 | 1.15% |
| oscr | 307 | 1.24% |
| ccni | 74 | 1.03% |
| Total | 2,355 | 1.16% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£237,300,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£141,415,000 |
| 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. |
£99,674,000 |
| THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST [Charity number: 1016972] To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available. |
£89,934,000 |
| THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON [Charity number: 208728] To achieve and promote the conservation of animals and their habitats. |
£83,329,000 |
| 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. |
£49,569,000 |
| South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture [Charity number: SC032549] The SCIO's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance public participation in sport. 4.3 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities with such facilities/activities being made available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.4 To advance education. 4.5 To advance health. 4.6 To advance citizenship and/or community development (which may include the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects which further charitable purposes. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by South Lanarkshire Council), which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of South Lanarkshire) including (i) the operation, management and development of galleries, museums 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, and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and 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 pa1ticipation in healthy exercise). (v) the development and delivery of sports activities and events directed towards wider participation in sport. (vi) the development and de livery of community learning and adult learning initiatives. and (vii) the delivery of services focused on social renewal and the needs of young people. |
£41,387,000 |
| 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. |
£39,537,000 |
| Board Of Trustees For National Galleries Of Scotland [Charity number: SC003728] The purpose of managing the National Galleries of Scotland and for such other purposes connected with the promotion of the Fine Arts in Scotland as may be prescribed, |
£32,256,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£99,674,000 |
| THE KIDDERMINSTER RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 518479] An independent museum established for the collection and conservation of relics and documents depicting the railways of the British Isles, and subsequently making them available to all those who wish to access them. |
£81,757 |
| CORNWALL'S REGIMENTAL MUSEUM [Charity number: 1174375] Our Main Activities: Opening the museum on average 6 days each week throughout the year, making our collection available to the visiting public, providing a high-quality research service for the public, developing the museum?s collection and displays for the future public benefit, planning and raising funds to sustain and develop the work of the museum and support its long-term sustainability. |
£249,701 |
| 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. |
£20,631 |
| THE HAWORTH ART GALLERY AND PARK [Charity number: 1077166] PUBLIC MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY AND PUBLIC PARK AT HOLLINS HILL ACCRINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASHIRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH OF ACCRINGTON |
£6,576 |
| THE BOGNOR REGIS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 286590] We promote Bognor Regis local history by offering monthly meetings with talks on various subjects. We also offer slide shows and talks to local schools and adult groups, plus attend seasonal events with our own stall. Finally, the society operates a local history museum in the town, run entirely by the volunteer membership. |
£43,679 |
| UPFRONT ARTS [Charity number: 1153089] To advance the art forms of mask, mime and puppetry and to promote the art of mask, mime and puppetry through exhibitions, performance, workshops and teaching. Also to have ownership of artefacts and collections relevant to those art forms, to be curated in the charities own onsite museum. |
£48,111 |
| THE NORTH HOLDERNESS MUSEUM OF VILLAGE LIFE (HORNSEA MUSEUM) [Charity number: 1181231] The objects of the charity is to preserve for the Community and the nation; local history, architectural and cultural heritage that may exist in and around North Holderness in the form of buildings and artefacts of particular historical, architectural and cultural interests. The museum also puts on events for the local community, such as paranormal nights and 1940's street party days. |
£43,667 |
| THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY TRUST [Charity number: 292497] Encouragement of research into railway equipment and safety, preservation of heritage railway items including rolling stock, maintenance and support of museums for the preservation of railway equipment, provision of recreational facilities connected with railways and assistance for persons in need connected with railway personnel, especially charitable purposes connected with the Bluebell Railway. |
£803,207 |
| THE FRIENDS OF LEIGHTON HOUSE [Charity number: 262330] To support the funding of acquisitions of works of art and furniture for Leighton House Museum. To support ongoing restoration and refurbishment projects.To organise events in the houses in collaboration with The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and other partners. To act as ambassadors for museum in the local, academic, cultural and other communities of interest. |
£1,000 |
