# Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 202014 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/202014)
- Website: https://www.bgas.org.uk
- Latest income: £70.7k; spending £52.3k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bristol-and-gloucestershire-archaeological-society

PROMOTES INTEREST IN THE ANTIQUITIES OF BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND ENCOURAGES THE STUDY OF ARCHAEOLOGY BY HOLDING MEETINGS, PUBLISHING BOOKS, REPORTS AND PAPERS, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING ANCIENT RECORDS AND MANUSCRIPTS, MAINTAINING A LIBRARY, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ADVOCATING AND ENCOURAGING THE PRESERVATION OF SITES AND BUILDINGS OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society reported income of £70.7k and spending of £52.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bgas.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 Gloucestershire Archaeological Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

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

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

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

In its latest reported year Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society reported income of £70.7k and spending of £52.3k.


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