Archaeology HR101¶
Archaeology is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
496 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.24% 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 | 255 | 0.34% |
| £10k - £100k | 124 | 0.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 37 | 0.18% |
| £250k - £500k | 15 | 0.15% |
| £500k - £1m | 18 | 0.29% |
| £1m - £10m | 16 | 0.19% |
| Over £10m | 9 | 0.44% |
| Total | 474 | 0.25% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 382 | 0.22% |
| oscr | 98 | 0.39% |
| ccni | 16 | 0.22% |
| Total | 496 | 0.24% |
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. |
£37,026,000 |
| OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED [Charity number: 285627] Archaeological research, archaeological excavations and analysis and publication, heritage and conservation advice. |
£25,075,900 |
| 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 |
£24,160,424 |
| 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. |
£22,799,483 |
| WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED [Charity number: 287786] The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science. |
£22,799,483 |
| 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. |
£21,855,706 |
| 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. |
£10,877,499 |
| 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. |
£10,877,499 |
| 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. |
£10,280,843 |
| 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. |
£9,938,835 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY [Charity number: 1105708] Lectures, day schools, visits to places of archaeological and historic interest.Publication of annual 'Transactions'. |
£3,736 |
| MENDIP NATURE RESEARCH COMMITTEE [Charity number: 289168] The Mendip Nature Research Committee, is a self-governing body. Its objectives are to advance education by the study and research of the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology, speleology and allied sciences principally on Mendip, and to pursue other activities outside the scientific sphere, as may be determined and promoted by the MNRC. |
£11,867 |
| EAST RIDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH TRUST [Charity number: 1001551] Encourages and promotes archaeology by individuals and organisations by the provision of data and specialist reports on monuments and artefacts from the region. Supports and organises public lectures, day schools and conferences.Indentifies and records archaeological sites and finds made by individuals and organisations for publication and historical environment records. |
£1,587 |
| SOUTHAMPTON ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY [Charity number: 276070] Holds meetings with guest speakers on archaelogical subjects. Arranges study days on particular periods of history and outings to places of archaelogical importance & interest. |
£2,386 |
| SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HELLENIC STUDIES [Charity number: 245623] The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies was founded in 1879 to advance the study of Greek language, literature, history, art and archaeology in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern periods. The Society maintains a world class research library and publishes internationally acclaimed journals in the field. |
£237,103 |
| EAST HERTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 257254] East Herts Archaeological Society works in several area: i) education/training in the field of Archaeologyii) art/culture via lectures and visits and working with other societies linked to Archaeologyiii) environment/conservation/heritage |
£530 |
| THE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE AND ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY PROJECT [Charity number: 1111667] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF ARCHAEOLOGY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, IN WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. |
£5,602 |
| 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 |
£14,129 |
| THE RETFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 509604] Hold monthly lectures on subjects relating to local history. Arrange at least 2 evening outings and 1 day trip per annum. Produce publications on local history. Occasional open lecture with well known speaker. |
£1,706 |
| CAMBRIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 216249] The principal object of the charity is to examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of the history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales and the Marches and to educate the public in such matters. |
£67,190 |
