Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society

Also known as: Wiltshire Heritage

The WANHS objects are to educate the public by promoting, fostering interest in, exploration, research and publication on the archaeology, art, history and natural history of Wiltshire for the public benefit. An accredited and designated museum, library and art gallery with temporary exhibitions are open to the public throughout the year and an education service provides activities for all ages.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£637,111

Latest Expenditure

£718,338

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £189,544

Charitable Activities £357,966

Other Trading £57,711

Investments £31,890

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £653,538

Raising Funds £64,800

Governance £258,600

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£637,111	£718,338	£653,538	£1,378,854	£33,537	13 / 92
2024	£560,646	£645,351	£578,785	£1,459,547	£156,610	12 / 90
2023	£361,146	£515,682				0 / 117
2022	£795,535	£506,987	£441,846	£1,755,780	£411,313	12 / 126
2021	£330,508	£397,685				0 / 124

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Frequently asked questions about Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society

What does Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society do?

How much income did Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society report in 2025?

Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society reported total income of £637k and reported expenditure of £718k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society?

Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society has a program ratio of 102.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society registered as a charity?

Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2000 as charity number 1080096. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society?

Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Margaret Kay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society operate?

Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society a registered charity?

Yes — Wiltshire Archaeological And Natural History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080096.