Archaeology HR101¶
Archaeology is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
495 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 | 235 | 0.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 142 | 0.20% |
| £100k - £250k | 37 | 0.16% |
| £250k - £500k | 20 | 0.18% |
| £1m - £10m | 17 | 0.19% |
| £500k - £1m | 16 | 0.23% |
| Over £10m | 9 | 0.40% |
| Total | 476 | 0.25% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 381 | 0.22% |
| oscr | 98 | 0.39% |
| ccni | 16 | 0.23% |
| Total | 495 | 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. |
£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. |
£27,688,332 |
| 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. |
£27,688,332 |
| OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED [Charity number: 285627] Archaeological research, archaeological excavations and analysis and publication, heritage and conservation advice. |
£27,565,833 |
| 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. |
£19,442,095 |
| CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST [Charity number: 258612] The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . Its governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. Its 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. |
£12,036,466 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£9,876,625 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BIOMOLECULAR ARCHAEOLOGY [Charity number: 1200502] The International Society for Biomolecular Archaeology (ISBA) is an international community of researchers working on degraded biological remains from a range of archaeological and paleontological contexts. The society has an educational purpose, and aims to promote the study of ancient biomolecules to better understand our shared past. We provide micro-grants, bursaries, and prizes. |
£4,016 |
| THE KNOSSOS TRUST [Charity number: 327762] The object of the Fund is to gift income for the advancement of public education by the archaeological excavation and research into the Minoan bronze age of Crete, with special reference to the site of Knossos and the dissemination of the useful results thereof |
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| ARCHAEOLOGY, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION [Charity number: 1179646] The objects are to educate the public about the medieval presence in Occitane and the Cathar and Jewish presence in the UK including promoting research in the subject and dissemination of that research to the wider public |
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| South Derry Cultural and Heritage Society [Charity number: NI102786] SDCHS is a rural association which supports community in south Derry. We are managed by a voluntary committee elected by the membership. Membership is open to those with interests in Irish Culture and Heritage. We organise recreational, educational and leisure-time activities. SDCHS leases and manages a community facility where recreational/leisure activities such as Irish dance/ language classes, yoga, martial arts take place. SDCHS uses a Community Development approach to link local communities with cultural and heritage initiatives by providing for the delivery of educational courses, seminars, exhibitions, deliver qualifications for individuals and local community organisations to help build capacity personal and group development. We aim to assist local people reintegrate into employment by providing social skills and specific training to allow individuals to seek employment opportunities. We organised workshops on Irish language, cultural archaeology , south Derry oral traditions and living heritage. We provide and/or secure the provision of social services and practical assistance for families within the area of benefit to include particularly, but not exclusively, around the needs and experiences of ex-prisoners and their families. This includes access to advice services and providing access to programmes which impact particularly on health to include such as Fuel Poverty, Warm Homes, benefit uptake, well being and welfare programmes. We provide and assist in outings and events for those in the community with an interest in Culture , Heritage and the Arts and visits to for e.g the Bellaghy Bawn, Carntogher etc SDCHS aims to promote that other local communities have a voice and is heard at consultations e.g on Agricultural reform, local schools closures, rural development EU programmes, older peoples consultations etc. |
£9,340 |
| THE GLAMORGAN-GWENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 505609] The Trust is established is to advance the education of the public in archaeology. The means by which it may do this include the undertaking of archaeological works, the provision of archaeological advice, the publication of the results of such works, and the safe-keeping of archaeological materials and records. |
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| FRIENDS OF DORE ABBEY [Charity number: 1033040] Our charity's current activities continue to ensure the continuity of worship in Dore Abbey. The (12) Building involves an on-going expense of fabric maintenance. Guided tours continue to promote the education of the public in the historical & archaeological treasures of our ancient church. Music, drama events are organised during the summer months for the benefit of the public. |
£16,879 |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF PERSIAN STUDIES [Charity number: 231161] To promote and encourage the study of Iran, its history, civilisation and culture in all periods, including the archaeology of Iran |
£301,325 |
| THORNBURY AND DISTRICT HERITAGE TRUST [Charity number: 296345] LOCAL MUSEUM RUN BY VOLUNTEERS. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON 3 DAYS A WEEK. COVERS THORNBURY TOWN AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. CONSERVES AND DISPLAYS ARTEFACTS OF LOCAL PROVENANCE. UNDERTAKES SOME RESEARCH. RUNS ONE ASSOCIATED GROUP: ARCHAEOLOGY. ORGANISES OCCASIONAL PUBLIC TALKS AND WALKS. |
£32,131 |
| OXFORDSHIRE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 259055] To advance education and to promote research into and study of archaeology, architecture and history and kindred subjects, especially in their relation to one another; to make available to the public the results of such research through lecture meetings and an annual journal, Oxoniensia, containing papers and articles and other items of local archaeological or historical interest. |
£57,338 |
| PEVENSEY CHURCH FARM TRUST [Charity number: 1189682] Pevensey Church Farm Trust owns Church Farm field, Pevensey, which is adjacent to the churchyard of St Nicolas Pevensey. The Trust was created to provide an extension of the graveyard in part of its field, which requires approval from the county archaeologist and church authorities, and the raising of funds for an archaeological survey. The field is currently let to a tenant for grazing of animals |
£576 |
