# Gloucestershire Archaeology

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201251 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201251)
- Website: https://www.glosarch.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,924; spending £5,200
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Other names: Glosarch (working)
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gloucestershire-archaeology

Gloucestershire Archaeology (formerly Gadarg) )was formed in Gloucester in 1967 and has around 140 members who are interested in the archaeology and history of Gloucestershire. It encourages members to develop their interests and expertise through its in person and online lecture programme, newsletter, annual journal, visits to sites, co-operative fieldwork and research.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £8,924 | £5,200 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £1,926 | £7,562 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in the history, Archaeology and related subjects in Gloucestershire through lectures, conferences and field events, to undertake and provide grants for archaeological and local historical research and fieldwork, issue reports and other publications on its work, maintain links with other like-minded bodies and perform a representative role in respect to threats to Archaeology.

## What it funds

Gloucestershire Archaeology is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Gloucestershire Archaeology reported income of £8,924 and spending of £5,200. Over its last 2 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £12.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gloucestershire Archaeology in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (glosarch.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 Gloucestershire Archaeology open for applications now?

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

### Where does Gloucestershire Archaeology fund?

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

### Does Gloucestershire Archaeology give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Gloucestershire Archaeology give each year?

The register does not break out Gloucestershire Archaeology's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £5,200. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £6,381 a year.

### How large is Gloucestershire Archaeology?

In its latest reported year Gloucestershire Archaeology reported income of £8,924 and spending of £5,200.


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