--- title: "Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society — check charity number 202014 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 202014. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Stoke Bishop. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-and-gloucestershire-archaeological-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:18:20.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society is a registered charity (number 202014) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £70,748 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society? Registered charity number 202014 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stoke Bishop Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £70,748 Website [www.bgas.org.uk](http://www.bgas.org.uk/) ## What does Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society do? PROMOTES INTEREST IN THE ANTIQUITIES OF BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND ENCOURAGES THE STUDY OF ARCHAEOLOGY BY HOLDING MEETINGS, PUBLISHING BOOKS, REPORTS AND PAPERS, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING ANCIENT RECORDS AND MANUSCRIPTS, MAINTAINING A LIBRARY, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ADVOCATING AND ENCOURAGING THE PRESERVATION OF SITES AND BUILDINGS OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST ## What causes is Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bristol-and-gloucestershire-archaeological-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bgas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 202014) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society's charity number? Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society's charity number is 202014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 202014? Search 202014 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 Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society do? PROMOTES INTEREST IN THE ANTIQUITIES OF BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND ENCOURAGES THE STUDY OF ARCHAEOLOGY BY HOLDING MEETINGS, PUBLISHING BOOKS, REPORTS AND PAPERS, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING ANCIENT RECORDS AND MANUSCRIPTS, MAINTAINING A LIBRARY, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ADVOCATING AND ENCOURAGING THE PRESERVATION OF SITES AND BUILDINGS OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST Does Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol and Gloucestershire 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 Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society? Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society's website is http://www.bgas.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/202014).