Archaeology HR101¶
Archaeology is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Heritage category.
502 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 | 235 | 0.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 140 | 0.20% |
| £100k - £250k | 38 | 0.17% |
| £250k - £500k | 20 | 0.18% |
| £1m - £10m | 18 | 0.20% |
| £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 | 387 | 0.23% |
| oscr | 99 | 0.40% |
| ccni | 16 | 0.22% |
| Total | 502 | 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. |
£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) . 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. |
£12,036,466 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| THE LONDON ARCHAEOLOGIST ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 262851] The charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage. |
£16,609 |
| DROMORE DIOCESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: NI107167] The Dromore Diocesan Historical Society, established in 1977, holds a programme of talks/lectures and outings monthly from February to June each year with an AGM/lecture in September Talks and outings focus on a wide range of topics, such as: significant historical events; personalities; social history; historical geography; and industrial archaeology, in Diocese of Dromore and its neighbouring areas. Most presentations are based on research material in the public and/or diocesan archives and are delivered at various locations throughout the Diocese by members of the Society and guest speakers. The Society publishes biennially its Journal "Seanchas Dhroim Mór" containing the talks/ lectures of the previous two years and other articles relevant to the aims of the Society. The Society's Facebook presence provides a range of useful information for its members and the wider public. A website is under development. |
£3,343 |
| Cramond Heritage Trust, 2017 [Charity number: SC047126] 4.1 To encourage the preservation and improvement of the features of natural and historic interest in the area of Edinburgh defined as the area bounded as follows: by the foreshore of the Forth to the River Almond: the River Almond to the Grotto Bridge: the Grotto Bridge in a straight line to Lennie Hill: Lennie Hill in a straight line to the intersection of the burn and Maybury Road: the west side of Maybury Road to Queensferry Road: the north side of Queensferry Road to Quality Street: the west side of Quality Street and Cramond Road South to Laurlston Farm Road: the north side of Lauriston Farm Road to Silverknowes Road: the west side of Silverknowes Road north to the foreshore (hereafter referred to as 'the Trust area') and in the furtherance of these objectives: 4.1.1 To carry out, or assist in carrying out, work necessary for the conservation and interpretation of such features of natural or historic interest in the Trust area 4.1.2 To carry out, or assist in carrying out, archaeological exploration or excavation work in the Trust area, 4.1.3 To hold meetings, exhibitions, lectures and conferences and to issue publications and 4.1.4 To promote any other activities as will properly attain the objects of the Trust |
£4,357 |
| WINCHESTER EXCAVATIONS COMMITTEE [Charity number: 1185865] Oversee publication and dissemination of the results of the archaeological excavations carried out in Winchester in the 1960s and 1970s. |
£91,223 |
| FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BERMUDA (UK) [Charity number: 1157056] The Charity promotes and supports the National Museum of Bermuda (incorporating the Bermuda Maritime Museum), in particular, the permanent preservation of such maritime artefacts and relics of historical archaeological and technical interest and maintain in perpetuity the museum and the historical buildings and gun emplacements within the historic fortifications of the old Royal Naval Dockyard. |
£10,611 |
| BUSHEY MUSEUM TRUST [Charity number: 294261] The advancement of education in Bushey and district by the provision of a community museum and art gallery and local studies centre with material of archaeological, historical, artistic and social interest. |
£75,295 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES MUSEUM CIO [Charity number: 1214909] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE EARTH, INCLUDING (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY THE PROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ACCESS TO NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS AND RELATED ART AND LITERATURE IN PERPETUITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; AND(2) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM FOR THE DISPLAY OF NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS AND RELATED ART AND LITERATURE IN PERPETUITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ON THE SUBJECT OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE EARTH. |
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| FULHAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESCUE GROUP [Charity number: 268504] Archaeological and historical research within Fulham and Hammersmith and disemination of information obtained. |
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| FOULNESS CONSERVATION & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1093479] ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGS, PROCESSING FINDS & PUBLISHING REPORTS ON HISTORIC SITES ON FOULNESS. PROMOTING CONSERVATION WORK, MONITORING WILDLIFE & PUBLISHING REPORTS. PROVIDING INFORMATION AND HELP TO PEOPLE STUDYING THE HISTORY OF FOULNESS, ESPECIALLY FAMILY HISTORY. THROUGH GUIDED TOURS AND OUR HERITAGE CENTRE, EDUCATING & ENTERTAINING PEOPLE ABOUT FOULNESS. PROVIDING A DROP IN CENTRE. |
£15,738 |
| THE WOLLASTON HERITAGE SOCIETY [Charity number: 271530] The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational and social events. |
£9,133 |
