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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.

The St Albans And Hertfordshire Architectural And Archaeological Society

Heritage

To promote public interest in, and improve public knowledge of, the architecture, archaeology and history of St Albans and Hertfordshire. To work to secure the protection of monuments, structures or other features of architectural, historical or archaeological interest in the area. To encourage the preservation of written documents and materials of historical interest.

Latest Income: £27,797
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Society For Post-Medieval Archaeology (the)

Arts, Heritage

Promote awareness of post-medieval archaeology through sponsoring conferences and research, by publishing a journal and newsletter, and by encouraging student participation and public engagement.

Latest Income: £25,801
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mediterranean Archaeological Trust

Heritage

The promotion of the study of archaeology.

Latest Income: £24,856
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Council For British Archaeology - Wessex Region

Charitable activities, Heritage

The group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.

Latest Income: £23,795
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The York Archaeological Trust For Excavation And Research

Associations, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Members benefit from a programme of visits, day schools, lectures, site tours & social events in the York area & wider. All funds raised contribute directly to the work of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation & Research to further it's important work.

Latest Income: £20,004
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The City Of London Archaeological Trust Fund

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Raising of funds to support archaeological work of all kinds (though not normally excavation or projects which should be supported by developers) in the City of London and its environs; particularly in publication and research of archaeological material, and education in archaeology.

Latest Income: £19,660
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Cambridge Antiquarian Society

Arts, Education, Heritage

Monthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.

Latest Income: £19,592
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Medieval Pottery Research Group

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

The Group promotes and encourages the general education of the public in the study of ceramics, primarily of the Middle Ages. The Group holds meetings, conferences, publishes a journal and disseminates information to: the membership, the general public, other archaeologists, persons in allied fields and communicates the professional requirements of the membership to public and private bodies.

Latest Income: £18,791
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society

Arts, Heritage

Publication of the annual 'Records of Buckinghamshire', the publication of record for the archaeology and history of Buckinghamshire. The publications of books and pamphlets on subjects of interest to members of the Society and to others having an interest in the archaeology and history of Buckinghamshire. Organising public lectures and visits to places of interest for members of the Society.

Latest Income: £18,660
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Northamptonshire Natural History Society And Field Club

Arts, Heritage, Leisure

Provide faciltities and accommodation for members to meet and discuss various Natural History acitivities, such as astronomy, photography, archaeology, history, geology, meteorology, etc

Latest Income: £18,265
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Gloucestershire Society For Industrial Archaeology

Charitable activities, Heritage

The objects of the Charity are to encourage, promote and engage in the advancement of public education and in the preservation and conservation of relevant records, structures and objects, relating to industrial archaeology and history, particularly in the County of Gloucestershire.

Latest Income: £18,082
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Dore Abbey

Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

Our charity's current activities continue to ensure the continuity of worship in Dore Abbey. The (12) Building involves an on-going expense of fabric maintenance. Guided tours continue to promote the education of the public in the historical & archaeological treasures of our ancient church. Music, drama events are organised during the summer months for the benefit of the public.

Latest Income: £16,879
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The London Archaeologist Association

Arts, Heritage

The charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage.

Latest Income: £16,609
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Formed in 1991 as a co-ordinating body with statutory authorities, commercial, charitable and volunteer bodies, groups and individuals with an interest in securing the protection and improvement of landscape and features of geological, geographical, archaeological, historical, ecological and architectural interest in and around the Yorkshire Wolds.

Latest Income: £16,464
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Spalding And District Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Examining planning applications and writing submissions to them.Taking part in consultations on proposed developments in Spalding.Arranging visits to new/important/historical buildings. e.g. Spalding Power StationOrganising talks/discussions on topical events.e.g. recent archaeological excavations

Latest Income: £15,363
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Mendip Society

Environment, Heritage

The conservation and enhancement of the beauty and character of Mendip and the surrounding area with particular regard to landscape, wildlife habitat, archaeological, historical and natural features.

Latest Income: £14,705
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Mendip Nature Research Committee

Environment, Heritage, Research

The Mendip Nature Research Committee, is a self-governing body. Its objectives are to advance education by the study and research of the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology, speleology and allied sciences principally on Mendip, and to pursue other activities outside the scientific sphere, as may be determined and promoted by the MNRC.

Latest Income: £14,383
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Avon Industrial Buildings Trust Limited

Heritage

Conservation of industrial heritage in the unitary authorities that make up the former Country of Avon. Provision of advice on the industrial archaeology of the area.

Latest Income: £12,737
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hendon And District Archaeological Society

Heritage

The advancement of archaeological and historical research and education for the public benefit with particular reference to the archaeology and history of the London Borough of Barnet.

Latest Income: £11,454
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Worcestershire Archaeological Society

Heritage

The objects of the society are to promote the study of any aspect of the archaeology and history relating to the historic county of Worcestershire, to publish the results of research and excavations and to provide lectures and excursions of archaeological, antiquarian and historical interest.

Latest Income: £11,028
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Andover History And Archaeology Society

Heritage

"Holds monthly meetings on local historical or archaeological subjects open to members and to the general public, regularly publishes articles relevant to Andover's history and organises occasional visits to places of historical or archaeological interest."

Latest Income: £10,496
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Needham Village Hall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Village hall to provide amenity facilities for local area. Currently: physical and mental well-being including pilates and yoga, bridge club, archaeology group, village social events including quiz nights, summer barbecues and armistice day celebrations, private lettings for children's parties and wedding receptions for the adjoining St Peter's church.

Latest Income: £10,447
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society

Arts, Heritage, Research

The Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.

Latest Income: £10,229
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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The Bruce Ball Charitable Trust

Health, Heritage

The Trust supports organisations in the fields of Industrial Archaeology, Mental Health and the environment

Latest Income: £10,111
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shropshire Archaeological Society

Charitable activities, Heritage

1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION IN SHROPSHIRE.2. THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE.

Latest Income: £10,065
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
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.