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.
235 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.12% 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 | 114 | 0.16% |
| £10k - £100k | 64 | 0.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 20 | 0.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 13 | 0.12% |
| £1m - £10m | 9 | 0.10% |
| £500k - £1m | 3 | 0.04% |
| Over £10m | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 224 | 0.12% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 180 | 0.11% |
| oscr | 53 | 0.21% |
| ccni | 2 | 0.03% |
| Total | 235 | 0.12% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY [Charity number: 205846] To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
£723,814,000 |
| 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. |
£6,191,511 |
| 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. |
£3,838,350 |
| 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. |
£3,746,571 |
| 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. |
£3,005,715 |
| 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. |
£2,275,510 |
| The Moray Society [Charity number: SC017546] 3.1.1 to advance the education of the public in the furtherance of the arts, antiquities, archaeology, geology, botany, history and natural history, especially as connected with the County of Moray (the “Area”) and the collection, preservation and arrangement of objects connected therewith to make them so far as practical available to the public to view or study and in particular and without prejudice to the foregoing generality to promote, conserve, maintain and protect for the benefit of the public, a Museum and so far as practical to maintain the Museum Collection within its existing historic purpose built accommodation in Elgin. 3.1.2 to maintain, safeguard and conserve the amenities and environment of the Area inter alia by: (i) stimulating public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history and character of the Area. (ii) encouraging the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historical interest. and (iii) encouraging high standards of architecture and town planning in the Area. and 3.1.3 to advance community development by working with other charities and community organisations in the Area, thereby promoting individual and group engagement. |
£1,664,762 |
| 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. |
£1,254,242 |
| 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. |
£1,055,745 |
| 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. |
£1,052,571 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LEICESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1047498] The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council. |
£10,205 |
| NEWBURY DISTRICT FIELD CLUB [Charity number: 1019751] Arranges a programme of lectures and excursions each year in accord with our interests in local history, archaeology, architecture and natural history and occasionally on related topics. Publishes approximately three-yearly a journal containing a number of articles mainly on local topics but including an account of our activities during the period covered together with an account of our finances. |
£1,154 |
| 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. |
£431,598 |
| CHICHESTER NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 259211] PROVIDES SERVICES OF RECORDING, OBSERVATION, UNDERSTANDING OF FLORA AND FAUNA OF BRITISH ISLES |
£3,005 |
| Birsay Heritage Trust [Charity number: SC027642] The organisation's purposes are: The preservation of the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the parish of Birsay, Orkney. To further the education and knowledge of the public in the history, culture, natural history and other features of life in the parish of Birsay, Orkney and anything connected with the parish. In furtherance thereof: To manage and operate the Barony Mill and raise funds for the preservation, restoration, and conservation of sites of special interest to the cultural , natural and historical importance in the parish of Birsay, Orkney. To gather and display any information or materials that will further the public education in the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the parish of Birsay, Orkney. |
£199,156 |
| THE HEATH AND HAMPSTEAD SOCIETY [Charity number: 261782] To preserve parts of Hampstead Heath governed by the Hampstead Heath Act 1871 in their wild and natural state. To preserve the natural and characteristic features of the other parts of the Heath. To promote public interest in the study of natural history. To maintain the amenities and characteristics of the environs of the Heath and the buildings and streets of Hampstead. |
£46,654 |
| Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust John Harrison Memorial Fund [Charity number: SC018242] The advancement of education, The advancment of arts, culture, heritage or science. |
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| THE GRAVESEND HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 295775] TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATON BY DEVELOPING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY. |
£2,497 |
| 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. |
£1,254,242 |
| THE FRIENDS OF WEST PARK (WOLVERHAMPTON) [Charity number: 1155153] West Park, Wolverhampton. The charities Objects: 1) To provide or assist in the provision of recreational facilities 2) To promote the conservation and protection of the physical and natural environment 3) To support the advancement of education to the general public, in particular, the study of environmental education, science, natural history, and geography of West Park and the surrounding area. |
£500 |
