# Cba East

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1086510 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1086510)
- Website: http://cbae.archaeologyuk.org/
- Latest income: £1,487; spending £689
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Other names: Cba Mid- Anglia (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cba-east

Supports archaeological activities especially those related to education.

## 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 2025 | £1,487 | £689 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,352 | £1,804 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,439 | £820 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £629 | £1,460 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £833 | £462 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The group is established to advance the education of the public in archaeology in the counties of Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, greater London (north of the river thames, Norfolk and Suffolk.

## What it funds

Cba East is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Cba East reported income of £1,487 and spending of £689. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £5,235 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cba East in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cbae.archaeologyuk.org) 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 Cba East open for applications now?

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

### Where does Cba East fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does Cba East give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cba East makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cba East give each year?

The register does not break out Cba East'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 2025 was £689. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,047 a year.

### How large is Cba East?

In its latest reported year Cba East reported income of £1,487 and spending of £689.


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