Is Berkshire Archaeological Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Berkshire Archaeological Society as a registered charity (number 1117197) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Berkshire Archaeological Society's charity number?

Berkshire Archaeological Society's charity number is 1117197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117197?

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Does Berkshire Archaeological Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berkshire Archaeological Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Berkshire Archaeological Society?

Berkshire Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.berksarch.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Berkshire Archaeological Society registered as a charity?

Berkshire Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 8 December 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1117197

Berkshire Archaeological Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Berkshire Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Berkshire Archaeological Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,784
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,213
Registered charity number: 1117197
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Finchampstead
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.berksarch.co.uk

Quick answer

Berkshire Archaeological Society (number 1117197) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Berkshire Archaeological Society do?

Programme of lectures; day school on Berkshire archaeology; tour and visits to sites of archaeological and historical interest; archaeological fieldwork; programme of work to reinterpret Berkshire's archaeology; publishing the Berkshire Archaeological Journal; managing an archaeological library; promoting the Society's interests via a newsletter, a web site and posters placed in public buildings

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Berkshire Archaeological Society

Answers Berkshire Archaeological Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Berkshire Archaeological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 December 2006
Where it says it operates: Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham · Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Berkshire Archaeological Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berkshire Archaeological Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Berkshire Archaeological Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Berkshire Archaeological Society?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Archaeological Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Berkshire Archaeological Society as a registered charity (number 1117197) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Berkshire Archaeological Society's charity number?: Berkshire Archaeological Society's charity number is 1117197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1117197?: Search 1117197 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Berkshire Archaeological Society do?: Programme of lectures; day school on Berkshire archaeology; tour and visits to sites of archaeological and historical interest; archaeological fieldwork; programme of work to reinterpret Berkshire's archaeology; publishing the Berkshire Archaeological Journal; managing an archaeological library; promoting the Society's interests via a newsletter, a web site and posters placed in public buildings
Does Berkshire Archaeological Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berkshire Archaeological Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Berkshire Archaeological Society?: Berkshire Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.berksarch.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Berkshire Archaeological Society?: The register does not record Berkshire Archaeological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Berkshire Archaeological Society registered as a charity?: Berkshire Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 8 December 2006.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.