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 | 109 | 0.15% |
| £10k - £100k | 68 | 0.10% |
| £100k - £250k | 21 | 0.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 12 | 0.11% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 5 | 0.07% |
| Over £10m | 2 | 0.09% |
| 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. |
£766,195,000 |
| 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. |
£19,320,525 |
| 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. |
£4,297,229 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£1,078,879 |
| 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. |
£1,011,150 |
| 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. |
£743,681 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| RIPON CIVIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 517434] Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon. |
£2,669 |
| The Shannel Trust [Charity number: SC049035] The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes by:- maintaining the land at Shannel and Tillenteach, Aboyne as a traditional and accessible farm and nature reserve in order to conserve and support the wildlife in the area and safeguard the natural resources and environment (across the entire flora, fauna, insect life, biodiversity and beyond). supporting and funding research and educational activities into wildlife in the area and in doing so involve local groups, schools and charities with a view to that research and those educational activities seeking to promote the conservation, appreciation and protection of wildlife and safeguard the natural history, resources and environment. and. displaying and making space for art, local heritage and conservation and environmental activities. Providing that there are sufficient funds available in the Trust’s portfolio, the Trustees may decide to make donations to local charities whose purposes align with the environmental, conservation or artistic charitable purposes of the Trust. |
£56,896 |
| THE LONDON NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 206228] Members study and record the plants, birds, insects and other wildlife, and their habitats, in the London area, through field meetings, talks, and publications. The general public is welcome at all events. Grants are available to support research and the conservation of biodiversity. |
£40,464 |
| 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. |
£124,849 |
| The Friends of Magdalen Green [Charity number: SC039603] (a) to promote the preservation, maintenance and improvement of Magdalen Green for the benefit of the public by associating the local authorities and other stakeholders in a common effort to provide such facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time - occupation with the objects of improving the conditions of life for those who use the Green. (b) to promote the conservation of the environment, plant, animal and bird life of the Green. (c) advance the education of the public in the history and natural history of the Green. |
£757 |
| THE TOPSHAM SOCIETY [Charity number: 265073] To promote high standards of planning and architecture in Topsham area,To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the Topsham area andTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in and around Topsham. |
£410 |
| REDBOURN VILLAGE HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM GROUP LIMITED [Charity number: 1072828] To advance and encourage the education of the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Redbourn and the neighbouring areas.To provide research facilities for family history relating to the village.To employ volunteers to provide information for visitors and to answer questions.To support and encourage the 36 volunteers To arrange special events and exhibitions. |
£8,841 |
| THE DORSET ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS CENTRE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED [Charity number: 900287] The principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the natural history and geology of Dorset. |
£277,083 |
| WHARFEDALE NATURALISTS SOCIETY [Charity number: 509241] To promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. |
£11,811 |
| CHISWICK PIER TRUST [Charity number: 1026957] To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of an access to and from the Thames at and around the London Borough of Hounslow and associated buildings and waterside areas of particular beauty or of historical and architectural interest.To educate the public in the ecology, history and natural history of the Thames |
£234,346 |
