Non-profit organizations dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings in the United Kingdom.
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- The Lutyens Trust An educational charity which acts as a source of information and help on the care and maintenance of the works of Sir Edwin Lutyens. Biography, chronology, works and bibliography.
- Architectural Heritage Fund Helps voluntary and community groups to repair and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans, advice and publications.
- Save Stonehenge A campaign against upgrading the A303 road through the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England.
- The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings by Victorian architects. Activities, publications, events, course for home owners.
- Round Tower Churches Society Works for the preservation of churches with round towers, mostly found in East Anglia, and investigates their history. Council members, application to join, churches to visit, tour programme.
- Georgian Group The group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales. Activities, publications, invitation to join.
- Friends of City Churches Aims to foster awareness of City of London churches and ensure their preservation. Features a clickable map and index leading to details of opening hours.
- The Churches Conservation Trust Over 300 historic churches throughout England for people to visit, with search facilities via county, region and key features.
- Institute of Historic Building Conservation The professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Quarterly magazine 'Context'.
- Hearth A charity that restores historic buildings in Northern Ireland that are at risk, and provides social housing for rent. Projects, news, tenant pages.
- Warley Woods Community Trust Aims to restore and maintain this urban parkland in Smethwick designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton. History, news, activities, notes for teachers, membership and committee.
- The Regency Society A registered charity which campaigns for the preservation and enhancement of the historic architecture of Brighton and Hove. Issues, events, lectures, newsletter.
- Carved Stones Advisor Project Dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and protection of Scottish graveyards.
- Maintain our Heritage A not-for-profit organisation conducting a research programme into the benefits of regular maintenance and a pilot service in the Bath area. Includes research findings.
- Devon Earth Building Association Supports research into and the conservation of earth buildings in the South West of England. Includes leaflets, newsletters and bibliography covering all aspects of building with earth.
- Bath Preservation Trust Aims to preserve the unique architectural heritage of a World Heritage City. Maps and directions, news, museums run by the Trust.
- Landmark Trust A charity which rescues buildings of historic interest or architectural importance and gives them a new life by making them available to stay in for holidays. The official site gives sample pages from the handbook.
- The Twentieth Century Society Aims to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards. Aims, history, activities, casework, news, publications and membership of the society.
- The International Council on Monuments and Sites: UK The UK section of the international non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites.
- Wilts and Berks Canal Trust A registered charity committed to the restoration of the Wilts and Berks Canal, the central section of the Wessex Waterways Network. Includes news, history, and images.
- Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland For the study and protection of Scottish architecture. The society's activities and publications.
- Historic Chapels Trust Aims to take into ownership and preserve redundant chapels and other places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest.
- Association of Preservation Trusts Representative body for building preservation trusts in the United Kingdom. Offers its members practical advice and support. Sources of finance, success stories, conference, meetings, newsletter.
- Heritage Works A registered charity that regenerates historic buildings whose cost of repair is uneconomic for the private sector. Staff, trustees and projects.
- Worcestershire and Dudley Historic Churches Trust Seeks to award grants toward the preservation, repair, or improvement of any Christian Church within the geographical area of the Diocese of Worcester or the county of Worcestershire. Includes aims, annual report and church tours.
- Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust Runs Doors Open Day in Glasgow in September and restores buildings. Programme, membership, projects and annual report.
- Ancient Monuments Society Dedicated to the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship in the UK. Aims, officers, membership, casework, lecture series and publications.
- SAVE Britain's Heritage Conservation group campaigning for endangered historic buildings. News, achievements, publications list, buildings at risk register.
- Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation A UK-registered charity that aims to improve the standard of education for everyone involved in conservation including professionals, craftspeople and building owners.
- Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society Encourages the study and preservation of the Nonconformist chapels of Wales.
- Jersey Heritage An independent organisation which receives an annual grant from the States of Jersey to support its running costs. Responsible for the island's major historic sites and museums.
- Friends of St Mary's Church, Cricklade Aims to raise funds for the care and maintenance of the church. Membership form, constitution, newsletters, church history.
- National Piers Society Promoting and sustaining interest in the preservation and continued enjoyment of Seaside Piers. News, images of surviving and lost British piers.
- The Victorian Society Campaigns for the preservation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales.
- Heritage Lincolnshire Exists to protect, preserve, promote and present the heritage of the county for the benefit of local people and visitors. Includes details of work, staff, historic sites, events diary, and historic Lincolnshire villages.