# Nene Valley Archaeological Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 291811 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/291811)
- Website: https://www.nenevalleyarchaeology.co.uk
- Latest income: £18.8k; spending £4,166
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Peterborough City
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nene-valley-archaeological-trust

Publication of Excavations carried out on the Trust's behalf, both for the academic and general public's interest and knowledge.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £18.8k | £4,166 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,409 | £4,606 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,771 | £13.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.4k | £666 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,666 | £5,778 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the study and practice of archaeology in the Nene Valley for the benefit of the public to undertake research therein and to disseminate the useful results of the research.

## What it funds

Nene Valley Archaeological Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Nene Valley Archaeological Trust reported income of £18.8k and spending of £4,166. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £28.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nene Valley Archaeological Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (nenevalleyarchaeology.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

### Is Nene Valley Archaeological Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Nene Valley Archaeological Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough City.

### Does Nene Valley Archaeological Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Nene Valley Archaeological Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Nene Valley 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 5 Apr 2026 was £4,166. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,656 a year.

### How large is Nene Valley Archaeological Trust?

In its latest reported year Nene Valley Archaeological Trust reported income of £18.8k and spending of £4,166.


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