# Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 279571 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/279571)
- Website: https://www.maidenhead-arts.org.uk/listing/maidenhead-archaeological-and-historical-society/
- Latest income: £6,938; spending £5,368
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham
- Other names: Maidenhead Archaeological and Historical Society (previous)
- Trustees: 13
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maidenhead-and-marlow-archaeology-and-history-society

The objects of the society shall be the promotion of interest in all aspects of archaeology, history and related subjects, and research into the archaeological and historical heritage of Maidenhead and the surrounding area.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £6,938 | £5,368 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,376 | £4,988 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,064 | £2,409 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,709 | £2,391 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £790 | £1,207 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity’s objects (‘the objects’) areTo promote public interest and understanding of archaeology, history and related subjectsto people in the Maidenhead and Marlow area of the Thames Valley through:Public education about archaeology, history and related subjects;Arranging talks and public displays, issuing newsletters, reports and other publications,arranging visits to sites of archaeological and historical interest;Research into archaeology and history;Archaeological field-work and investigations in the local and surrounding areas;Promoting, collaborating with and supporting other local groups with common interests;Campaigning for and advocating the appropriate treatment of significant sites, monumentsand buildings of archaeological or historical importance in the local area.

## What it funds

Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society 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 organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society reported income of £6,938 and spending of £5,368. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (maidenhead-arts.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 Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 1 more area.

### Does Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society give each year?

The register does not break out Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,368. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,273 a year.

### How large is Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society?

In its latest reported year Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeology and History Society reported income of £6,938 and spending of £5,368.


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