Natural history HR106¶
Natural history is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
229 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.11% 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(natural history)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 108 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 69 | 0.10% |
| £100k - £250k | 22 | 0.11% |
| £250k - £500k | 14 | 0.14% |
| £1m - £10m | 6 | 0.07% |
| £500k - £1m | 3 | 0.05% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 222 | 0.12% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 174 | 0.10% |
| oscr | 53 | 0.21% |
| ccni | 2 | 0.03% |
| Total | 229 | 0.11% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Limited [Charity number: SC039364] To advance education, to advance promote and aid such other purposes as are recognised by English law to be exclusively charitable and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:- (i) To preserve for the public benefit the whole or such part or parts of the buildings and their grounds known as Grimsthorpe in the County of Lincolnshire (hereinafter called 'Grimsthorpe') and Drummond Castle in the district of Perth and Kinross (hereinafter called 'Drurnmond Castle') as shall or may hereafter be vested in the Company or in respect of which the Company shall have any interest therein. (ii) To protect and improve the amenities of Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle in pursuance of the objects of the Company. (iii) To preserve for the public benefit as adjuncts to Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle furniture, pictures and other chattels ordinarily kept thereat or which may be given or loaned to the Company and which the Company shall consider to be appropriate to be kept at Grimsthorpe or Drummond Castle. (iv) To facilitate and encourage access to and study and appreciation of Grimsthorpe and its surrounding land together with such furniture, pictures and chattels as aforesaid by the general public as a typical example of an historic Lincolnshire estate representing a family property and collection of chattels and objets d'art assembled over many generations. (v) To facilitate and encourage research into natural history, horticulture, agriculture, forestry and allied sciences provided that the results of , such research be available for dissemination to the public. (vi) To facilitate, encourage and promote the study of art, music, architecture and literature. (vii) To facilitate and encourage the use and occupation of the whole or part of Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle and the use of such chattels as, aforesaid for the advancement of education and learning. |
£8,231,705 |
| THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF EAST ANGLIA LIMITED [Charity number: 1150158] ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS. |
£7,299,039 |
| The Powell-Cotton Trust [Charity number: 1167318] THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN OR NEAR BIRCHINGTON FOR THE EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC OF SPECIMENS OF NATURAL HISTORY AND ETHNOGRAPHY (PARTICULARLY SUCH SPECIMENS COLLECTED BY PERCY HORACE GORDON POWELL-COTTON) AND, IF THE GOVERNORS THINK FIT, OF SPECIMENS OF OTHER SCIENCES AND OF THE FINE AND USEFUL ARTS. |
£3,580,538 |
| The League Against Cruel Sports [Charity number: SC045533] The Charity's objects (the 'Objects') are the advancement of education generally with particular reference to the care and protection of animals, ecology, natural history, conservation and environmental studies. the prevention of all forms of cruelty to animals. the conservation, preservation, protection and restoration for the public benefit of the natural resources, natural beauty and animal and plant life of the world and lands and buildings of beauty, historic interest or of ecological or scientific importance and, as regards lands, for the preservation, as far as is practicable, of their natural aspect, features and animal and plant life. |
£2,901,626 |
| THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON [Charity number: 220509] The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected. |
£2,442,501 |
| THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1062400] The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above. |
£1,221,234 |
| R S E Scotland Foundation [Charity number: SC024636] To advance the education of the public in Scotland in science engineering and technology and in furtherance thereof:- (a) To research and explore developing areas of learning and human knowledge and to disseminate by whatever means the results of such research, particularly in Scotland. (b) To promote the greater public understanding of all sciences, engineering and technology and their part in increasing the wealth and quality of life of the people of Scotland. (c) To encourage for the benefit of the people of Scotland collaboration between the academic and business communities in Scotland. (d) To preserve and conserve the architectural, scientific and cultural heritage of Scotland and to collect, for the purposes of preservation, conservation and exhibition, for the benefit of the people of Scotland, writings, instruments, artefacts, specimens of natural history and any other material which, in the opinion of the Trustees relates to the cultural and scientific heritage of Scotland. (e) To call upon the broad intellectual resources of the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and such other Societies and organisations as appropriate in the promotion of the foregoing purposes. |
£956,353 |
| HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE [Charity number: 1095652] Establish and fund the provision of medical research facilities for enquiry into the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases of all kinds and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the general public. |
£934,382 |
| THE AFRICAN NATURAL HISTORY RESEARCH TRUST [Charity number: 1159955] The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of African natural history and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publish or exhibit the useful results. |
£799,311 |
| BRAINTREE DISTRICT MUSEUM TRUST [Charity number: 1110447] The Museum Trust will recognise, preserve, interpret and promote Braintree District's unique collections and the heritage of design, industry and natural history that are in its care of local, national and international significance to stimulate design, creativity, industry, curiosity and inspiration for all generations worldwide through Braintree District Museum and the Warner Textile Archive. |
£455,477 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE BOLLINGTON CIVIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 501544] To promote high standards of planning and design.To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Bollington.To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest. |
£1,187 |
| Morar Community Trust [Charity number: SC039820] The promotion of rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular the 'Community of Morar') by all or any of the following means: To provide within Morar recreational facilities, or organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. To advance education and in particular to promote opportunities for learning for the benefit of the general public. To advance the arts and/or culture. To advance environmental protection and improvement in Morar through the provision, maintenance and/or improvement of public open space and other public amenities and other environmental and regeneration projects. To provide or assist in the provision of housing for people in necessitous circumstances within Morar. To relieve those in need by the promotion of trade and industry within Morar for the benefit of the general public. To help young people, particularly those resident in Morar, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, such that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. To advance the natural history and heritage and/or preserve, for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around Morar in buildings (including any structure or erection, and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. To relieve the needs of people (and particularly those resident n Morar) who suffer from mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment or have particular needs by reason of old age or current or past drug, solvent and/or alcohol abuse, and their carers and families. To advance citizenship and/or community development (including the promotion of ** MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED, FURTHER FULL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE CHARITY** |
£5,524 |
| WESTBERE VILLAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY [Charity number: 294908] Within the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community. |
£1,711 |
| ALNWICK CIVIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1197235] To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Alnwick and environs; to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history, and architecture in the area; to secure the preservation protection, development, and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Alnwick area. |
£1,164 |
| ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY CHARITY FUND [Charity number: 509348] Provide financial support for natural history based projects |
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| MONTGOMERYSHIRE FIELD SOCIETY [Charity number: 501851] To observe, record & preserve the flora & fauna by way of field visits throughout the summer and issue an annual report containing the findings.We also carry out a winter programme of talks in order to promote our activities and raise awareness in the community of items of interest or areas of concern regarding the state of the natural history locally |
£1,643 |
| BASILDON NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 286117] Holds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust. |
£2,046 |
| Armagh Natural History and Philosophical Society [Charity number: NI108682] None |
£1,774 |
| OTTERSHAW SOCIETY [Charity number: 287803] Ottershaw Society 1) promotes high standards of planning and architecture, 2) educates the public in the geography, history, natural history, and architecture of the area3) secures the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural or public interest |
£68 |
| TORBAY MUSEUMS TRUST [Charity number: 1025390] Advancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts. |
£258,675 |
