# Ipswich Archaeological Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 286324 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/286324)
- Website: https://IpswichAT.org.uk
- Latest income: £575; spending £1,352
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ipswich-archaeological-trust

Ipswich Archaeological Trust was founded in October 1982 to inform the people of Ipswich of their archaeological past, involve them in the archaeological work taking place in the town and publicise that work. It also performs an advocacy role for archaeology and heritage services in Ipswich and Suffolk.

## 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 | £575 | £1,352 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,550 | £302 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £422 | £432 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £335 | £253 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £486 | £211 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the purpose of educating the public in the archaeology of the borough of ipswch and the surrounding areas.

## What it funds

Ipswich Archaeological Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Ipswich Archaeological Trust reported income of £575 and spending of £1,352. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £2,550 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ipswich Archaeological Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ipswichat.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 Ipswich Archaeological Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ipswich Archaeological Trust fund?

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

### Does Ipswich Archaeological Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ipswich Archaeological Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ipswich Archaeological Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Ipswich Archaeological Trust'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 £1,352. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £510 a year.

### How large is Ipswich Archaeological Trust?

In its latest reported year Ipswich Archaeological Trust reported income of £575 and spending of £1,352.


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