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 | 112 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 65 | 0.10% |
| £100k - £250k | 26 | 0.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 12 | 0.13% |
| £1m - £10m | 6 | 0.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 3 | 0.05% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 224 | 0.12% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 173 | 0.10% |
| oscr | 54 | 0.21% |
| ccni | 2 | 0.03% |
| Total | 229 | 0.11% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£8,635,185 |
| 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. |
£3,095,599 |
| 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. |
£3,038,260 |
| 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. |
£2,500,544 |
| 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. |
£1,442,790 |
| 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. |
£1,319,857 |
| 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. |
£883,139 |
| WILTSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 1080096] The WANHS objects are to educate the public by promoting, fostering interest in, exploration, research and publication on the archaeology, art, history and natural history of Wiltshire for the public benefit. An accredited and designated museum, library and art gallery with temporary exhibitions are open to the public throughout the year and an education service provides activities for all ages. |
£795,535 |
| 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. |
£596,880 |
| 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. |
£482,116 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE DURSLEY BIRDWATCHING AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY [Charity number: 1003480] (A) To advance the study and science of ornithology and (B) Promote the conservation of local and national avifauna and flora and the study of other branches of natural history. |
£1,613 |
| The Eriskay Pony(Purebred) Studbook Society- Comann Each nan Eilean Ltd [Charity number: SC030581] (1) To maintain unimpaired the purity of the distinctive breed of pony which survived on the island of Eriskay and is known as the Eriskay Pony (2) To promote education, particularly for residents of the Western Isles of Scotland ('the Operating Area'), with regard to the Eriskay Pony and its place in the history, and natural history, of thc Opcrating Arca (3) To promote and preserve the pony-related traditional craft sMs of the crofting communities, including peat carrying, ploughing and harrowing, and in the associated skills of riding, driving, harness making, carriage making and farriery (4) '1'0 provide within the Operating Area in the interests of social welfare facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life, and with particular reference to the needs of people suffering from mental or physical disability, illness or impairment (5) To promote, operate and/or support other charitable projects and initiatives for the benefit of the community, and particularly those living within the Operating Area. |
£10,858 |
| PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE [Charity number: 1164156] Operates at Portland Bill a bird observatory and field centre for the study of bird migration and other aspects of the natural history of the Isle of Portland; publishes and distributes useful results of this work; promotes and participates in the conservation of the natural environment of the Isle of Portland; preserves and maintains the historic building known as the Old Lower Light. |
£110,215 |
| NOTTINGHAM CASTLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1164128] The preservation,restoration,maintenance, repair and improvement of Nottingham castle,its architectural heritage,grounds and its collections relating to archaeology, the natural sciences, natural history,literature,music, the fine and decorative arts antiques- to advance the education of the public in the history of Nottingham castle, its collections and local history |
£352,055 |
| BEXHILL OLD TOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED [Charity number: 1157672] The Society aims to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Bexhill Old Town; to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area; to provide, maintain and support public amenities in the area. |
£88,016 |
| ISLE OF WIGHT NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 260747] We hold both field and indoor meetings throughout the year to assist in the study of natural history, geology and archaeology in relation to the Isle of Wight. We also manage a biological database and provide records to the Isle of Wight Council. |
£45,956 |
| THE BROCKLEY SOCIETY [Charity number: 1201209] 1. TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING THE BROCKLEY CONSERVATION AREA AND ELSEWHERE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. 2. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORY, CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE BROCKLEY CONSERVATION AREA AND ELSEWHERE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. 3. TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OR AREAS OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE BROCKLEY CONSERVATION AREA AND ELSEWHERE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM.IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ESTABLISH A NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM FOR THE BROCKLEY CONSERVATION AREA AND ELSEWHERE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM TO PROMOTE AND OR IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING OF THE AREA. |
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| THE BOURNEMOUTH LEUKAEMIA FUND [Charity number: 290340] The role of the Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund is to support local research into the cause, diagnosis, natural history and treatment of patients with chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, especially chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. This is achieved by funding salaries, reagent costs and attendance at meetings to present research data. |
£18,122 |
| Orkney Natural History Society Museum [Charity number: SC021455] The advancement of education in local history. The advancement of the heritage and culture of Orkney, in particular of Stromness and the ethnographic, natural and maritime history of the islands. In furtherance of this we will establish and run a Museum in accordance with the Museum Association Code of Ethics 2015, as amended. |
£219,144 |
| HARTFORD CIVIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 1171256] Within the Civil Parish of Hartford to: # promote high standards of planning and architecture.# secure the preservation, protection, development, improvement of the environment and of sites/features of historic/public interest.# educate/interest the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture.# procure the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. |
£36,166 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
