Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited
Archaeological investigations, building recording, educational services, publications
Activities & Mission
Archaeological investigations, building recording, educational services, publications
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,701,593 | £2,705,358 | £2,705,358 | £2,000,943 | £1,874,063 | 50 / 104 |
| 2024 | £2,983,824 | £2,758,299 | £2,758,299 | £2,004,708 | £1,455,263 | 53 / 40 |
| 2023 | £2,439,380 | £2,433,997 | £2,433,997 | £1,779,183 | £1,196,722 | 47 / 15 |
| 2022 | £2,564,245 | £2,040,614 | £2,040,614 | £1,773,800 | £439,110 | 47 / 50 |
| 2021 | £1,765,215 | £1,822,054 | £1,822,054 | £1,250,169 | £675,807 | 44 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited
What does Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited do?
Archaeological investigations, building recording, educational services, publications
How much income did Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited report in 2025?
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited reported total income of £2.70m and reported expenditure of £2.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited?
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 1979 as charity number 278861. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited?
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr DAVID JAMES SHAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited operate?
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Canterbury Archaeological Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278861.
Details
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KENT
CT1 2LU
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- 14 May 2026
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