# Avon Local History and Archaeology

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 270930 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/270930)
- Website: http://www.alha.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,446; spending £2,278
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol City
- Other names: A L H A (working); Avon Local History Association (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/avon-local-history-and-archaeology

Acts as an umbrella group to support and facilitate contact between groups and individuals interested in local history and archaeology. Publishes a quarterly Newsletter, booklets and an annual list of speakers and leaders of walks; organises an annual local history study day; organises volunteers; offers schools prizes and small grants for local history research; liaises with local authorities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £3,446 | £2,278 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,329 | £3,345 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,283 | £4,079 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,022 | £3,898 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,748 | £4,814 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the advancement of education of the public by the study of Local History in the county of Avon.

## What it funds

Avon Local History and Archaeology is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Avon Local History and Archaeology reported income of £3,446 and spending of £2,278. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £18.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Avon Local History and Archaeology in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (alha.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Avon Local History and Archaeology open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Avon Local History and Archaeology is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Avon Local History and Archaeology fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol City.

### Does Avon Local History and Archaeology give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Avon Local History and Archaeology makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Avon Local History and Archaeology give each year?

The register does not break out Avon Local History and Archaeology's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2,278. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,683 a year.

### How large is Avon Local History and Archaeology?

In its latest reported year Avon Local History and Archaeology reported income of £3,446 and spending of £2,278.


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