# The London Archaeologist Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262851 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262851)
- Website: https://www.londonarchaeologist.org.uk
- Latest income: £14.3k; spending £16.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: London Archaeologist (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-archaeologist-association

The charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | £14.3k | £16.1k | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2024 | £16.6k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2023 | £12.6k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £11.9k | £14.2k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £14.2k | £16.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of archaeology among the public. In support of this object the charity shall: (a) Publish a periodical magazine containing excavation and fieldwork reports of record, research and other articles concerned with the archaeology and history of the London region (b) Educate londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and history of the London region (c) Act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology

## What it funds

The London Archaeologist Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The London Archaeologist Association reported income of £14.3k and spending of £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Dec 2025, it spent £78.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The London Archaeologist Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (londonarchaeologist.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 London Archaeologist Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does The London Archaeologist Association fund?

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

### Does The London Archaeologist Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The London Archaeologist Association give each year?

The register does not break out The London Archaeologist Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Dec 2025 was £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.6k a year.

### How large is The London Archaeologist Association?

In its latest reported year The London Archaeologist Association reported income of £14.3k and spending of £16.1k.


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