# Vectis Archaeological Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1174499 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174499)
- Website: https://www.vectisarchaeology.org.uk
- Latest income: £905; spending £1,673
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, 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: Isle of Wight
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vectis-archaeological-trust

To advance the study, understanding and enjoyment of the archaeology and history on and around the Isle of Wight, including education of the terrestrial and marine environments; and to advance the conservation of archaeological sites, monuments and material in both the terrestrial and marine environments of the Isle of Wight.

## 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 2026 | £905 | £1,673 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,994 | £6,370 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,220 | £6,366 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,136 | £11.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,555 | £9,308 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object[s] of the CIO [is][are]the objects of the trust are to benefit the public by:1. To advance the study, understanding and enjoyment of the archaeology andhistory on and around the Isle of Wight, including education of the terrestrialand marine environments; and2. To advance the conservation of Archaeological sites, monuments andmaterial in both the terrestrial and marine environments of the Isle of Wight.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the propertyof the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with[section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005]and [section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008]

## What it funds

Vectis Archaeological Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust reported income of £905 and spending of £1,673. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £35.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vectis Archaeological Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (vectisarchaeology.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 Vectis Archaeological Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Vectis Archaeological Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does Vectis Archaeological Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Vectis Archaeological Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Vectis 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 31 Mar 2026 was £1,673. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,030 a year.

### How large is Vectis Archaeological Trust?

In its latest reported year Vectis Archaeological Trust reported income of £905 and spending of £1,673.


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