Leicestershire Fieldworkers grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1185518
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Leicestershire Fieldworkers is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185518. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and Rutland. The register describes its activities as: “Providing training in techniques of archaeologcal exploration. Organising activities such as digs, fieldwalking, lectures and exhibitions and encouraging the general public to participate in these.Organising an annual Festival of Archaeology and liasing closely with other bodies to further interest and participation…” Its charitable objects are: “The charity’s objectives (‘the objectives’) are to advance the education of the public in the history and archaeology of leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by: • providing and assisting with the provision of learning about and understanding of the historic environment both above and below ground by practical and…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £5,521 and spending of £3,969.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,521
Latest spending
£3,969
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £5,521 | £3,969 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,055 | £3,863 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,248 | £5,721 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,895 | £4,783 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,810 | £2,026 |
Charitable objects
The charity’s objectives (‘the objectives’) are to advance the education of the public in the history and archaeology of leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by: • providing and assisting with the provision of learning about and understanding of the historic environment both above and below ground by practical and academic training and education • providing training in techniques of archaeological exploration and recording • providing public lectures and exhibitions • organising a festival of archaeology of up to one month duration • encouraging the general public to participate in a broad range of archaeological activities • working closely with other bodies to further interest and participation in archaeological discovery
Where it operates
Leicestershire, Rutland
- Trustees
- 9
What Leicestershire Fieldworkers funds
Leicestershire Fieldworkers is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20.4k in total.
How to apply to Leicestershire Fieldworkers
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Leicestershire Fieldworkers in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (leicsfieldworkers.co.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 about Leicestershire Fieldworkers
Is Leicestershire Fieldworkers open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Leicestershire Fieldworkers is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Leicestershire Fieldworkers fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire and Rutland.
Does Leicestershire Fieldworkers give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Leicestershire Fieldworkers makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Leicestershire Fieldworkers give each year?
The register does not break out Leicestershire Fieldworkers'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 2026 was £3,969. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,072 a year.
How large is Leicestershire Fieldworkers?
In its latest reported year Leicestershire Fieldworkers reported income of £5,521 and spending of £3,969.
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