Museum HR105¶
Museum is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
2,356 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 | 810 | 1.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 765 | 1.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 243 | 1.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 156 | 1.43% |
| £1m - £10m | 153 | 1.68% |
| £500k - £1m | 105 | 1.53% |
| Over £10m | 31 | 1.39% |
| Total | 2,263 | 1.17% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 1,971 | 1.15% |
| oscr | 311 | 1.25% |
| ccni | 74 | 1.03% |
| Total | 2,356 | 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. |
£232,600,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 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. |
£49,162,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£36,408,000 |
| 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, |
£32,647,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MUSEUM OF HUNTING TRUST [Charity number: 701030] EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY AND PRACTISE OF HUNTING IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND THE UK GENERALLY BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE A MUSEUM OF HUNTING IN MELTON MOWBRAY OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY OF LEICESTERSHIRE. |
£220 |
| WATERBEACH MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM [Charity number: 1164795] Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum holds artifacts, photographs, paper ephemera largely of Waterbeach RAF Station and Barracks from 1938 to 2013 of RAF activities and 39 Engineer Regiment, occupations. Their units and personnel. Acts as a historical resource for the public and those who lived and served in the forces and/or as civilians during those years also for researchers. |
£6,986 |
| THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS SCULPTORS AND GRAVERS [Charity number: 291389] The RMS uphold & continue the tradition of miniature painting. It provides artists with opportunity to exhibit their work annually in a prestigious London gallery (entry open to all); during exhibition members demonstrate their unique techniques to the public who wish to learn how to paint miniatures. It nurtures new young talent. It offers advice & help to artists and clients throughout the year. |
£27,603 |
| Artists Collective Gallery Ltd [Charity number: SC009405] The objects for which the Company is established are: 1 The organisation and administration of a Gallery for the promotion and exhibition of the Visual Arts. 2 To purchase, take on lease, or In exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property heritable or moveable, real or personal, which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the purposes of the Company. 3 To draw, make, accept and endorse promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments. 4. To feu, sell, manage, lease, mortgage, exchange, dispose of or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property, heritable or moveable, of the Company as may be expedient with a view to the promotion of the objects. 5 To borrow and raise money for the purposes of the Company in such manner as they may think fit. 6 To invest the monies of the Company not immediately required for its purposes in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit, subject nevertheless to such conditions or restrictions (If any) and such consents (If any) as may for the time being be imposed or required by law or the terms of grants or bequests from trust or other charitable bodies and subject also as hereinafter provided. 7 To print and publish any newspapers, periodicals, books, leaflets, or advertisements, that the Company may think desirable for the promotion of its objects. 8 To undertake and execute any charitable trust which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the objects of the Company. |
£801,771 |
| Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society [Charity number: NI100817] At present our society holds a series of 8 lectures annually. We sponsor publication of books relating to the history and culture of Belfast. We have ambitious plans to extend the work of the society to include additional lectures, exhibitions and conferences. Our premises, The Old Museum Building in College Square North, require considerable work to restore the building and to provide it with full disabled access. When this work is complete it will then be suitable to host events for additional societies, community and civic groups. |
£8,119 |
| ANTON CHEKHOV FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1128310] TO RESTORE, PRESERVE, REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE HOUSE, ARCHIVES AND GROUNDS OF THE CHEKHOV HOUSE- MUSEUM IN YALTA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. |
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| THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM [Charity number: 1183988] Local History Museum |
£21,308 |
| BRANTWOOD (JOHN RUSKIN MEMORIAL TRUST) [Charity number: 504743] To administer Brantwood as a permanent memorial to John Ruskin and as a museum, to which members of the public shall have access, containing collections of drawings, books and objects of interest connected with John Ruskin; and as a place of study and recreation for students, teachers and professors and such other members of the public as may from time to time be approved bythe Management Trustees |
£831,635 |
| Old Haa Trust [Charity number: SC001356] The objects for which the Trust is established are as follows:- (One) To promote an understanding and appreciation of local Shetland history and establish a local MUSEUM based in the Old Haa of Burravoe, Yell, Shetland hereinafter referred to as 'the museum' comprising an existing collection (hereinafter referred to as 'the existing collection') of objects, specimens, books, photographs and documents together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions hereof ('the collection')' in respect of which there will be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. and to provide for the protection of the specimens comprised in the collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal. (Two)To establish within the Old Haa of Burravoe suitable facilities for the safekeeping, storage and exhibition for the benefit of the public of items of local historic interest for the purpose of research, study or recreation. (Three) To promote interest in the improvement and enhancement of buildings of historical, architectural or educational interest on Yell and to help secure public access to such buildings. (Four) To encourage, stimulate and help promote cultural and artistic development among the inhabitants of Yell by the following means:- a) The provision of an EXHIBITION CENTRE in the Old Haa of Burravoe on a scale appropriate to the size of the community. b) The encouragement and promotion of the creation, practice, presentation and study of all forms of the arts - visual, performing or creative - and craftwork. c) The taking of steps to assist in arranging for the Yell community a better and more widespread service of performances and exhibitions of, and lectures about, all or any cultural or artistic pursuits. |
£68,231 |
| THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT MUSEUM [Charity number: 1039930] The charity provides a museum to show, through multi media displays, to all ages, the history of the East Anglian Regiments and the Royal Anglian Regiment from 1958. The museum is located at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, just outside Cambridge. |
£64,876 |
