# Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 291902 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/291902)
- Website: https://www.cba-wessex.org.uk
- Latest income: £23.8k; spending £10.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: C B A Wessex (working); Council for British Archaeology - Group 12 (previous)
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/council-for-british-archaeology-wessex-region

The group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.

## 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 | £23.8k | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,230 | £8,805 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,355 | £6,067 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,148 | £1,539 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,779 | £5,550 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To promote the study and practice of archaeology2. To promote the education of the public in such archaeology3. To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research4. To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment

## What it funds

Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, 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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region reported income of £23.8k and spending of £10.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £32.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (cba-wessex.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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region give each year?

The register does not break out Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region'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 £10.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,436 a year.

### How large is Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region?

In its latest reported year Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region reported income of £23.8k and spending of £10.2k.


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