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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.

237 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 107 0.15%
£10k - £100k 72 0.10%
£100k - £250k 21 0.09%
£250k - £500k 13 0.12%
£1m - £10m 7 0.08%
£500k - £1m 5 0.07%
Over £10m 2 0.09%
Total 227 0.12%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 180 0.10%
oscr 55 0.22%
ccni 2 0.03%
Total 237 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.
£2,632,979
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
WEYBRIDGE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1167053]
Acts for the public benefit taking a balanced view to protect and enhance the character and amenities of Weybridge and the surrounding area including:-(i) high standards of planning/architecture;(ii) educate in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit;(iii) preservation, protection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
£5,943
WITHAM U3A [Charity number: 1180721]
Witham U3A organises and operates interest groups in a wide range of subjects provided via the expertise of Witham U3A members and lectures by visiting speakers. Subjects such as History, Genealogy, Appreciation of Architecture and Natural History and Music are included together with recreational activities such as walking which designed to improve and maintain member's physical wellbeing.
£2,747
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.
£2,632,979
BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1165951]
Bournemouth Natural Science Society, through its extraordinary Natural History, Egyptology & Earth Science collection & exhibits, together with numerous learning opportunities, promotes & stimulate an interest for lifelong learning & care for our natural world. BNSS hosts a thriving Young Explorers group. The Museum is accredited by Arts Council England.For further information: www.bnss.org.uk
£62,302
Hertfordshire Natural History Society [Charity number: 218418]
1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities
£12,790
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
Sealladh Hiort [Charity number: SC047571]
The organisation's purposes are to collect, preserve and share the history, culture and natural history of St Kilda and other Hebridean islands.
£9,511
Grange Association [Charity number: SC025491]
The objectives of the Association are to encourage and promote, by charitable means but not otherwise, the following: to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the Grange and its neighbowhood: to encourage the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historical, architectural or public interest in the area of benefit. to encourage high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit. to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit.
£21,131
THE WILLIAM DEAN COUNTRYSIDE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1044567]
To promote the advancement of education for the public benefit relating to natural history, ecology and conservation of the natural environment.
£90,534
THE SOUTH HOLDERNESS COUNTRYSIDE SOCIETY [Charity number: 701627]
Established for the benefit of the public to: (1) work principally within the area of Holderness, East Yorkshire for the region's natural and local history. (2) Educate the public in the local and natural history of the area. (3) Secure the preservation and protection and improvement of natural history
£4,173