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.
234 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 | 107 | 0.15% |
| £10k - £100k | 69 | 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 | 224 | 0.12% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 179 | 0.10% |
| oscr | 53 | 0.21% |
| ccni | 2 | 0.03% |
| Total | 234 | 0.11% |
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 |
| 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. |
£3,197,485 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| HAMPTON-IN-ARDEN SOCIETY [Charity number: 502137] To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the Civic Parish of Hampton in Arden and its surroundings. 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. |
£7,323 |
| Alice Mccosh Trust [Charity number: SC035938] To advance education by providing or assisting with grants for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment. |
£25,864 |
| GUNNERSBURY HERITAGE CIO [Charity number: 1209795] 1. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORY, CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE OF GUNNERSBURY.2. TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN GUNNERSBURY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA.3. TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE, PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN GUNNERSBURY.4. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF WEST LONDON (“THE AREA OF BENEFIT”), TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT. |
£120 |
| HOLMESDALE NATURAL HISTORY CLUB [Charity number: 273602] Monthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library. |
£19,819 |
| 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 |
| THE HARROGATE AND DISTRICT NATURALISTS' SOCIETY [Charity number: 503860] To promote the study and enjoyment of all wildlife and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Between October and March a fortnightly series of illustrated lectures is arranged Field meetings are held regularly in the Summer. Group recorders for the various orders collate and verify records. Annual reports are issued. The society manages a location for the benefit of wildlife |
£6,572 |
| RUTHIN AND DISTRICT CIVIC ASSOCIATION (RADCA) [Charity number: 702203] Promote high standards of planning and architecture in the areaEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the areaSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area |
£1,256 |
| THE BRECKNOCK SOCIETY AND MUSEUM FRIENDS | CYMDEITHAS BRYCHEINIOG A CHYFEILLION YR AMGUEDDFA [Charity number: 1210608] Promoting the study and understanding of the archaeology, history, geology, natural history, arts, and literature within the historic county of Brecknock through lectures, meetings, exhibitions, and other events, to which all are welcome. |
| ALVERSTONE OLD SCHOOL HALL [Charity number: 900071] Provision for facilities for locals & local groups. Poetry Group. Alverstone Natural History. Dance classes. Pilates. |
£7,765 |
