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the council for british archaeology

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The Council For British Archaeology is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in York and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, 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

The CBA aims to promote 'Archaeology for All'. It works throughout the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Fundraising

See where The Council For British Archaeology is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£829,878
Latest Expenditure
£847,876

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £40,275
Charitable Activities £789,442
Other Trading £0
Investments £161
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £847,876
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£829,878£847,876£847,876£58,300£015 / 500
2023£667,205£750,183£750,183£76,298£012 / 500
2022£924,437£835,928£835,736£286,336£68,76813 / 500
2021£941,417£795,841£795,429£197,826£80,00012 / 300
2020£553,606£662,920£658,925£52,250£012 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers