# Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193270 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193270)
- Latest income: £1,276; spending £89
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Other names: Sarf (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/suffolk-archaeological-recording-foundation

The Foundation will undertake a variety of activities to advance the knowledge about the archaeology of Suffolk. The initial focus will be to provide grants to the archaeological service for the recording and analysis of archaeological sites and objects found by members of the public in Suffolk.

## 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 | £1,276 | £89 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £766 | £82 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,365 | £108 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £226 | £64 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of archaeology by means of grants, advocacy and advice to promote, support and improve the Archaeological record of Suffolk. In particular but not exclusively, by directly or supporting others to engage in the Recording, analysis and conservation of archaeology and Archaeological objects to benefit and advance engagement with the local community in Suffolk. Thereby promoting and adding to the collective knowledge and understanding of Suffolkæs historical past for all.

## What it funds

Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training 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 Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation reported income of £1,276 and spending of £89. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £343 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation fund?

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

### Does Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation'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 £89. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £86 a year.

### How large is Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation?

In its latest reported year Suffolk Archaeological Recording Foundation reported income of £1,276 and spending of £89.


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