# Northamptonshire Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 268516 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/268516)
- Website: https://www.northants-archaeology.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,165; spending £1,833
- 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, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Northamptonshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northamptonshire-archaeological-society

Publishes the journal Northamptonshire Archaeology providing reports on archaeological work carried out in Northamptonshire. Arranges meetings and site visits for society members.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £2,165 | £1,833 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £10.3k | £8,982 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,867 | £2,106 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,392 | £11.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,480 | £3,395 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the study of archaeology in all its branches, to co-ordinate fieldwork and the proper recording and publication of results.

## What it funds

Northamptonshire Archaeological 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Northamptonshire Archaeological Society reported income of £2,165 and spending of £1,833. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £27.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northamptonshire Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (northants-archaeology.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 Northamptonshire Archaeological Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Northamptonshire Archaeological Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Northamptonshire Archaeological Society fund?

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

### Does Northamptonshire Archaeological Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Northamptonshire Archaeological Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Northamptonshire Archaeological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Northamptonshire Archaeological 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 Aug 2025 was £1,833. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,553 a year.

### How large is Northamptonshire Archaeological Society?

In its latest reported year Northamptonshire Archaeological Society reported income of £2,165 and spending of £1,833.


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