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cotswold archaeology ltd

The charity supports the general public. Cotswold Archaeology LTD is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Cirencester and operates in England And Wales, Ireland, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We achieve our Object by creating knowledge which accrues from archaeological and heritage investigations and other research. Through our research we make the past relevant, interesting and enjoyable to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries. Developing knowledge of the past amongst stakeholders increases community cohesion and identity, and furthers an overall appreciation of the world we live in

Fundraising

See where Cotswold Archaeology LTD is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£29,631,840
Latest Expenditure
£28,097,783

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £52,883
Charitable Activities £29,244,903
Other Trading £0
Investments £319,554
Other Income £14,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £28,097,783
Raising Funds £0
Governance £601,140
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£29,631,840£28,097,783£28,097,783£15,391,275£15,385,472312 / 165
2023£24,160,424£21,066,022£21,066,022£12,825,110£12,781,640279 / 278
2022£25,231,191£23,356,911£23,356,911£7,262,366£7,198,885290 / 308
2021£19,075,331£17,583,954£17,583,954£4,478,140£4,408,255266 / 0
2020£12,828,817£12,333,522£12,333,522£3,867,525£3,824,632223 / 191

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers