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Heritage Charities That specialise in Archaeology

Discover 192 Heritage charities that specialise in archaeology. Use the search below to filter within these results.

192
Charities
£2,748,266,778
Total Income
£758,352
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Sandell Trust

Heritage

This charity provides income to support the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (Charity No. 309534).

Latest Income: £310,320
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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British Archaeological Association

Heritage

To promote and further the study of archaeology and the preservation of antiquities; to carry out and encourage research into art, architecture and antiquities and to publish material in furtherance of its activities.

Latest Income: £307,663
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Institute Of Persian Studies

Heritage

To promote and encourage the study of Iran, its history, civilisation and culture in all periods, including the archaeology of Iran

Latest Income: £301,325
Areas of Operation: Iran
Status: Registered
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The Palestine Exploration Fund

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Learned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers

Latest Income: £287,088
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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The Sudan Archaeological Research Society

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The Society seeks to promote interest in, and raise awareness of the archaeology, ethnography and heritage of Sudan and Egyptian Nubia. It organises a series of lectures and colloquia, publishes an annual journal, "Sudan and Nubia", together with scholarly monographs. The Society raises funds, some of which are disbursed as grants for archaeological survey and excavation projects.

Latest Income: £286,845
Areas of Operation: Sudan
Status: Registered
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Marc Fitch Fund

Heritage

The Marc Fitch Fund supports research and publication, chiefly in the local and regional history of the British Isles, in the fields of Archaeology, History, Historical Geography, History of Art and Architecture, Heraldry and Genealogy.

Latest Income: £247,323
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Society For The Promotion Of Hellenic Studies

Arts, Heritage

The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern periods. The Society maintains a world class research library and publishes internationally acclaimed journals in the field.

Latest Income: £229,884
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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East Dorset Heritage Trust

Environment, Heritage

To stimulate public interest and care for the landscape, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, heritage and history of East Dorset and Dorset as a whole.

Latest Income: £201,493
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Scientific Exploration Society

Heritage, Research

Promotes, organises and supports expeditions for the exploration of developing regions of the world for the purpose of advancing knowledge of, or research into, or for the purpose of educating individuals in the geography, history, archaeology, sociology, economics, ecology and geology of their regions.

Latest Income: £185,228
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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International Academic Projects Limited

Arts, Heritage

Promoting and disseminating knowledge, educating and exchanging research in the fields of archaeology, anthropology and conservation of cultural property via the media of taught courses and book publishing.

Latest Income: £180,144
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Archaeological Society

Charitable activities, Heritage

Arts/Culture - relative to Pure Archaeology - Industrial Archaeology - Architecture - Local HistoryEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageInvolvement with the general public/mankindMakes grants to individuals in connection with research projects. Sponsors and undertakes its own research

Latest Income: £177,789
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Farmland Museum

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage

The promotion of the education of the public in the social and natural history, geology and archaeology of England with particular reference to agriculture and agricultural history in Cambridgeshire and the Fens.

Latest Income: £172,946
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Norfolk Archaeological Trust

Heritage

The principal activities of the Trust continue to be the management and conservation of the Trust's properties.

Latest Income: £170,670
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Nautical Archaeology Society

Heritage

The NAS is dedicated to advancing education in nautical archaeology at all levels; to improving techniques in excavating, conservation and reporting; and to encouraging the participation of members of the public at all stages.

Latest Income: £166,225
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Moira Furnace Museum Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage

The main objects of the charity are to provide, establish and preserve facilities in the village of Moira in the District of North West Leicestershire for the purposes of the study of and research into its industry, archaeology, architecture, transportation, social history, natural history and the conservation of its flora and fauna for the benefit and education of the public.

Latest Income: £145,800
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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West Stow Saxon Village Trust

Heritage

The object of the trust shall be to preserve and restore for the benefit of the public the settlement and to advance education in environmental archaeology with special reference to the settlement.

Latest Income: £145,705
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Royal Archaeological Institute

Arts, Education, Heritage

Runs a lecture programme from October to May; Organises field trips to archaeological and historical sites;Holds an annual conference;Publishes the annual Archaeological Journal; Publishes two newsletters per year;Awards grants for archaeological research;Awards student prizes and bursaries

Latest Income: £142,764
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Surrey Archaeological Society

Heritage

County Archaeological Society

Latest Income: £134,399
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bristol And Avon Archaeological Society

Arts, Heritage

We arrange monthly lectures between September and April, with walks and field trips in the summer months. Members receive an annual journal and regular newsletters.

Latest Income: £128,023
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nautical Museums Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage

The object of the Trust is to advance the education of the public in maritime and coastal archaeology, history, geology and environment by the provision of a museum or museums as is considered necessary.

Latest Income: £122,705
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Cowper Memorial Museum

Facilities, Heritage, Housing

The museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.

Latest Income: £117,113
Areas of Operation: Milton Keynes
Status: Registered
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Wandsworth Historical Society

Heritage

A programme of talks on the history and archaeology of the borough of Wandsworth and beyond; archaeological visits to the Thames foreshore; occasional visits to local places of interest; support for Wandsworth Museum.

Latest Income: £103,090
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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Southampton Archaeology Society

Heritage

Holds meetings with guest speakers on archaelogical subjects. Arranges study days on particular periods of history and outings to places of archaelogical importance & interest.

Latest Income: £93,361
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Lytham Heritage Group

Heritage

To educate the public in the geography,history&natural history, archaeology & architecture of the Ancient Parish of Lytham;to preserve, protect, develop & improve buildings of historic or architectural interest;to foster & stimulate public interest in its history & heritage;to form & to encourage others to form a collection of material & make this available for public exhibition from time to time.

Latest Income: £92,162
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Antiquity Trust

Heritage

Promoting archaeological research, education and learning

Latest Income: £85,817
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many archaeology heritage charities are there in the UK?

There are 192 registered archaeology heritage charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the archaeology heritage charities by income?

Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of archaeology heritage charities?

Archaeology heritage charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for archaeology heritage charities?

Across all archaeology heritage charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of archaeology heritage charities?

Archaeology heritage charities have an average annual income of £758k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.