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City of London Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
City of London Archaeological Society (number 277386) 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 City of London Archaeological Society do?
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the study and practice of archaeology. Regular activities included monthly lecture meetings, a quarterly newsletter and ad hoc events during the year.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of London Archaeological Society
Answers City of London 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 records City of London Archaeological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
C O L a S; Colas
Where it says it operates
City of London
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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.
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Is City of London Archaeological Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists City of London Archaeological Society as a registered charity (number 277386) 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 City of London Archaeological Society's charity number?
City of London Archaeological Society's charity number is 277386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does City of London Archaeological Society do?
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the study and practice of archaeology. Regular activities included monthly lecture meetings, a quarterly newsletter and ad hoc events during the year.
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How can I donate to City of London Archaeological Society?
City of London Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.colas.org.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 City of London Archaeological Society?
The register records City of London Archaeological Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was City of London Archaeological Society registered as a charity?
City of London Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 23 February 1979.