# Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211005 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211005)
- Website: https://bristolandavonarchaeology.org.uk
- Latest income: £20.1k; spending £3,163
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire
- Other names: Baas (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bristol-and-avon-archaeological-society

## 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 Dec 2025 | £20.1k | £3,163 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit,to advance education in the study of archaeology, primarily but not exclusively in Bristol and surrounding areas, and Archaeological material and documentation by:• undertaking and participating in research, including through Archaeological fieldwork• raising awareness of local history• providing opportunities to the public and enthusiasts to join together to engage in topics related to local archaeology.

## What it funds

Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society reported income of £20.1k and spending of £3,163.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bristolandavonarchaeology.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 Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society fund?

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

### Does Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,163.

### How large is Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society?

In its latest reported year Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society reported income of £20.1k and spending of £3,163.


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