Activities

As described by the charity on the register

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

Latest income

£39.2m

Expenditure

£37.5m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £19.1m £17.6m
2022-03-31 £25.2m £23.4m
2023-03-31 £24.2m £21.1m
2024-03-31 £29.6m £28.1m
2025-03-31 £39.2m £37.5m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £25k
Charitable activities £38.7m
Trading £0
Investment income £469k
Total income £39.2m

Spending

Charitable spend £37.5m
Raising funds £0
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £761k
Total expenditure £37.5m

Balance sheet

Reserves £18.4m
Total funds £18.4m
— restricted £0
— unrestricted £18.4m
— endowment £0
Total assets £18.4m
Cash £14.2m

People

Employees 343

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Environment/conservation/heritage

Who it helps

  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.