Is Colchester Archaeological Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Archaeological Group as a registered charity (number 1028434) 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 Colchester Archaeological Group's charity number?

Colchester Archaeological Group's charity number is 1028434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1028434?

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Does Colchester Archaeological Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Archaeological Group. 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 Colchester Archaeological Group?

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When was Colchester Archaeological Group registered as a charity?

Colchester Archaeological Group was entered on the register on 15 November 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1028434

Colchester Archaeological Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Colchester Archaeological Group 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 Colchester Archaeological Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £4,964
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £6,241
Registered charity number: 1028434
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thorpe-Le-Soken
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: caguk.net

Quick answer

Colchester Archaeological Group (number 1028434) 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 Colchester Archaeological Group do?

Through lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and district

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Archaeological Group

Answers Colchester Archaeological Group 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 Colchester Archaeological Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 November 1993
Where it says it operates: Essex · Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; 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.

What causes is Colchester Archaeological Group registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Archaeological Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester Archaeological Group. 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 Colchester Archaeological Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Archaeological Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Archaeological Group as a registered charity (number 1028434) 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 Colchester Archaeological Group's charity number?: Colchester Archaeological Group's charity number is 1028434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1028434?: Search 1028434 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 Colchester Archaeological Group do?: Through lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and district
Does Colchester Archaeological Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Archaeological Group. 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 Colchester Archaeological Group?: Colchester Archaeological Group's website listed in our register data is http://caguk.net. 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 Colchester Archaeological Group?: The register does not record Colchester Archaeological Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Colchester Archaeological Group registered as a charity?: Colchester Archaeological Group was entered on the register on 15 November 1993.

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.