Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society
Also known as: The Yorkshire Archaeological Society, Yas
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF YORK
Activities & Mission
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF YORK
Grants
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £65,010
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £86,749 | £65,010 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £76,657 | £52,665 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £91,075 | £80,506 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £90,770 | £75,445 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £70,702 | £74,074 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society
What does Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society do?
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF YORK
How much income did Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society report in 2025?
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society reported total income of £87k and reported expenditure of £65k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 1963 as charity number 224083. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society?
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David John Buck. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society operate?
Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society a registered charity?
Yes — Yorkshire Archaeological And Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 224083.
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Registry Information
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- The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological StudiesIncome: £106,153,895
- The Woodland TrustIncome: £89,379,000
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Yorkshire Archaeological Society
- Yas
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated