Wessex Archaeology Limited
Also known as: Wessex Archaeology
The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 98% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Heritage charities with income over £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 | £27,688,332 | £26,588,445 | £26,588,445 | £8,898,173 | £8,854,004 | 387 / 0 |
| 2024 | £24,981,245 | £22,562,097 | £22,562,097 | £7,801,763 | £7,768,638 | 349 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,799,483 | £24,563,457 | £24,563,457 | £5,367,677 | £5,355,578 | 390 / 0 |
| 2022 | £22,690,461 | £21,793,490 | £21,793,490 | £7,115,137 | £4,643,879 | 363 / 0 |
| 2021 | £21,291,097 | £20,241,838 | £20,241,838 | £6,218,166 | £4,643,879 | 318 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wessex Archaeology Limited
What does Wessex Archaeology Limited do?
The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.
How much income did Wessex Archaeology Limited report in 2025?
Wessex Archaeology Limited reported total income of £27.69m and reported expenditure of £26.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wessex Archaeology Limited?
Wessex Archaeology Limited has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wessex Archaeology Limited registered as a charity?
Wessex Archaeology Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1983 as charity number 287786. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Wessex Archaeology Limited?
Wessex Archaeology Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wessex Archaeology Limited operate?
Wessex Archaeology Limited operates across 14 areas, including Australia, Falkland Islands, Germany and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Wessex Archaeology Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Wessex Archaeology Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287786.
Details
The Portway House
1 Old Sarum Park
Old Sarum
SALISBURY
SP4 6EB
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- 14 May 2026
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