Archaeology HR101¶
Archaeology is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
501 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.25% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(archaeolog(ists?|y|ical)|paleontolog(ists?|y|ical))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 237 | 0.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 130 | 0.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 41 | 0.19% |
| £250k - £500k | 21 | 0.19% |
| £500k - £1m | 13 | 0.19% |
| £1m - £10m | 22 | 0.24% |
| Over £10m | 10 | 0.46% |
| Total | 474 | 0.25% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 386 | 0.23% |
| oscr | 99 | 0.40% |
| ccni | 16 | 0.22% |
| Total | 501 | 0.25% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Board Of Trustees Of National Museums Of Scotland [Charity number: SC011130] Section2 (1) of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 states: So far as practicable and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall (a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b) secure that the objects are exhibited to and interpreted for the public, (c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, (d) generally promote the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of matters agricultural, archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, environmental, historical, industrial, military, scientific and social both by means of the Board's collections and by such other means. including collaboration with other institutions, as they consider appropriate, and (e) provide education, instruction and advice and carry out research. |
£39,537,000 |
| COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY LTD [Charity number: 1001653] We achieve our Object by creating knowledge which accrues from archaeological and heritage investigations and other research. Through our research we make the past relevant, interesting and enjoyable to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries. Developing knowledge of the past amongst stakeholders increases community cohesion and identity, and furthers an overall appreciation of the world we live in |
£39,191,592 |
| WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED [Charity number: 287786] The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science. |
£24,981,245 |
| Wessex Archaeology Limited [Charity number: SC042630] The objects for which the Charity is established (the “Objects”) are to promote: 4.1. the advancement of education. and 4.2. the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. |
£24,981,245 |
| OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED [Charity number: 285627] Archaeological research, archaeological excavations and analysis and publication, heritage and conservation advice. |
£22,743,133 |
| MUSEUM OF LONDON ARCHAEOLOGY [Charity number: 1143574] The object of the Charity are for the benefit of the public in the advancement of education in the subjects of archaeology and the historic environment.Our aim is to stimulate enquiry and promote active discovery through partnership and participation, widening access to and appreciation of the value of heritage. |
£22,339,435 |
| CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST [Charity number: 258612] The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . It's governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. It's main object is the preservation, in the interests of the nation and of the Church of England, of redundant churches and parts of churches of historic and archaeological interest or architectural quality vested in the Trust, together with their contents. |
£12,271,244 |
| HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST [Charity number: 201081] The Trust exists to advance, promote and further conservation maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats, places of natural beauty, places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological or scientific interest and features of landscape with geological, physiographical or amenity value in particular, but not exclusively in ways that further biodiversity. |
£11,735,000 |
| YORK ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST FOR EXCAVATION AND RESEARCH LIMITED [Charity number: 509060] The Trust advances the education of the public in archaeology, history and related disciplines associated with the City of York and elsewhere and promotes the preservation and display of collections of archaeological material and carries out research and disseminates the results.This is achieved by running visitor attractions and providing archaeological services. |
£11,583,694 |
| York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited [Charity number: SC042846] The objects for which the Trust is established are to advance the education of the public in archaeology, history and related disciplines associated with the City of York and elsewhere and promote the preservation and display of collections of archaeological material and carry out research and disseminate the results. |
£11,583,694 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE RESTORATION TRUST [Charity number: 1161196] The Restoration Trust initiates and runs projects that connect people who live with mental health issues with heritage, including archaeology, ancient landscapes, historic places and archives. Stimulating friendship, curiosity and imagination, these projects help people feel more human again. We call this culture therapy and want it to become everyday good practice in heritage and mental health |
£163,803 |
| EGYPTIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE ORGANISATION (ECHO) [Charity number: 1142484] The charity's activities include: Developing themes, and strategies for cultural heritage (CH) research and new methodological and technical developments. The development of programmes of public and community archaeology and the dissemination of knowledge to promote the public's interest in and enjoyment of CH. The promotion of education in CH Management, conservation & archaeology. |
£20,000 |
| YORKSHIRE WOLDS HERITAGE TRUST [Charity number: 1010323] 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. |
£92,733 |
| THE BRADSHAW FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1209897] For the public benefit, to advance education of the public in the cultural heritage and preservation of hominins by; the provision of digital and printed information resources detailing the inter-related realms of archaeology, anthropology, ethnology, genetics and the technology of scientific dating; providing grants to support research in the cultural heritage and preservation of hominins. |
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| TRENT ARCH [Charity number: 1206360] THE OBJECT[S] OF THE CIO [IS][ARE]“THE CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF TRENT VALLEY BY ENCOURAGING AND ENABLING THE DISPLAY AND RESEARCH INTO THE TRENT VALLEYS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PAST. |
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| WALTHAM ABBEY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1115237] The advancement of public education in the history, archaeology, technology & natural history of the Waltham Abbey Royal Gun Powder Mills by provision of such financial or material assistance to facilitate the operation of the site, buildings and grounds as the trustees shall from time to time determine. |
£962 |
| THE SOCIETY FOR LINCOLNSHIRE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY [Charity number: 1182569] The objects of the Society are for the benefit of the public to:- advance the heritage of the historic county of Lincolnshire; advance education by recording local history, archaeology, industrial archaeology, topography, architecture, population studies, dialect and other similar objects of local interest; and preserve the building known as Jews' Court, Lincoln and the ruins of Bardney Abbey |
£61,477 |
| BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1014821] To promote and further the study of archaeology and the preservation of antiquities; to carry out and encourage research into art, architecture and antiquities and to publish material in furtherance of its activities. |
£113,062 |
| Ulster Archaeological Society [Charity number: NI101151] Organise meetings, classes and lectures and study field trips. Publish the Ulster Journal of Archaeology Promote the involvement of the public in local archaeological activity Do all such other things that shall further the objectives of the Society or any of them |
£30,682 |
| CBA NORTH [Charity number: 1098854] To advance the education of the public in the study and practice of archaeology. This is achieved through promoting and at times providing opportunitites to participate in fieldwork, producing newsletters, attending and organising events and participating in regional fora and networks. |
£329 |
