# Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 263808 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/263808)
- Latest income: £0; spending £2,486
- 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, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Lambeth, Southwark
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/southwark-and-lambeth-archaeological-excavation-committee

SLAEC seeks to advance the knowledge of the history of the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark by archaeological investigation. It provides grants in support of this aim for archaeological fieldwork, research, publication and exhibitions and for opportunities for the public, including families and children, to take part in archaeological activities.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £0 | £2,486 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £3,003 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £9,050 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £28 | £1,200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the knowledge of the history of Southwark and Lambeth by Archaeological investigation.

## What it funds

Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee 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 and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee reported income of £0 and spending of £2,486. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £18.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lambeth and Southwark.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee open for applications now?

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

### Where does Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lambeth and Southwark.

### Does Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee give each year?

The register does not break out Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee'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 2025 was £2,486. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,748 a year.

### How large is Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee?

In its latest reported year Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee reported income of £0 and spending of £2,486.


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