# The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 268160 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/268160)
- Website: https://www.colat.org.uk
- Latest income: £19.7k; spending £34.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/city-of-london-archaeological-trust-fund

Raising of funds to support archaeological work of all kinds (though not normally excavation or projects which should be supported by developers) in the City of London and its environs; particularly in publication and research of archaeological material, and education in archaeology.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, 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, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund reported income of £19.7k and spending of £34.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (colat.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 The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund reported income of £19.7k and spending of £34.3k.


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