# The Detectorists Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182023 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182023)
- Website: https://www.thedif.org.uk
- Latest income: £796; spending £75
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Dif: Detectorists Institute and Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/detectorists-foundation

To conserve and preserve our national archaeological heritage including:1. To advance the education of the public in the subject of metal detecting to archaeological principles.2. To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit in supporting the recording and preservation of discovered portable antiques.3. To identify and conserve new discoveries of an archaeological nature.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £796 | £75 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are: for the public benefit in conserving and preserving our national archaeological heritage including:1. To advance the education of the public in the subject of metal detecting to archaeological principles. 2. To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit in supporting the recording and preservation of discovered portable antiquities.3. To identify and conserve new discoveries of an archaeological nature.

## What it funds

The Detectorists Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Detectorists Foundation reported income of £796 and spending of £75. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £75 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Detectorists Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thedif.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 Detectorists Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Detectorists Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Detectorists Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Detectorists Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Detectorists Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Detectorists Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £75. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15 a year.

### How large is The Detectorists Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Detectorists Foundation reported income of £796 and spending of £75.


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