# The West Essex Archaeological Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 263486 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/263486)
- Website: https://www.weag.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,604; spending £2,870
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Redbridge, Essex
- Other names: Weag (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/west-essex-archaeological-group

Archaeological group, with activities covering many aspects of archaeology, including public talks and lectures, practical excavation and research, training for beginners, publications, and public display of results of excavations. Membership is open to individuals of any age and any level of experience, from absolute beginners through to professional archaeologists.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,604 | £2,870 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,689 | £2,936 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,785 | £2,424 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,667 | £2,466 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,309 | £1,564 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the advancement of knowledge and education by the study of archaeology, history and kindred subjects, particularly in West Essex. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes.

## What it funds

The West Essex Archaeological Group 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 organisations, provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The West Essex Archaeological Group reported income of £2,604 and spending of £2,870. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Redbridge and Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The West Essex Archaeological Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (weag.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 The West Essex Archaeological Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does The West Essex Archaeological Group fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Redbridge and Essex.

### Does The West Essex Archaeological Group give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The West Essex Archaeological Group makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The West Essex Archaeological Group give each year?

The register does not break out The West Essex Archaeological Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,870. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,452 a year.

### How large is The West Essex Archaeological Group?

In its latest reported year The West Essex Archaeological Group reported income of £2,604 and spending of £2,870.


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