Registered charity · No. 1001653Charitable company
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Cotswold Archaeology LTD
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Cotswold Archaeology LTD is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Cotswold Archaeology LTD (number 1001653) 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 Cotswold Archaeology LTD do?
We achieve our Object by creating knowledge which accrues from archaeological and heritage investigations and other research. Through our research we make the past relevant, interesting and enjoyable to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries. Developing knowledge of the past amongst stakeholders increases community cohesion and identity, and furthers an overall appreciation of the world we live in
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cotswold Archaeology LTD
Answers Cotswold Archaeology LTD gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Cotswold Archaeology LTD's highest-paid staff paid?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 7 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £110,001–£120,000 (1 employee).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£110,001–£120,000
1
£80,001–£90,000
3
£70,001–£80,000
2
£60,001–£70,000
1
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does Cotswold Archaeology LTD's money come from?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD reported £39m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £39m (99%), investments £469k (1%), donations and legacies £25k (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£39m · 99%
Investments£469k · 1%
Donations and legacies£25k · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Cotswold Archaeology LTD 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
Cotswold Archaeology LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; 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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The register data used for this profile lists Cotswold Archaeology LTD as a registered charity (number 1001653) 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.
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What does Cotswold Archaeology LTD do?
We achieve our Object by creating knowledge which accrues from archaeological and heritage investigations and other research. Through our research we make the past relevant, interesting and enjoyable to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries. Developing knowledge of the past amongst stakeholders increases community cohesion and identity, and furthers an overall appreciation of the world we live in
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How can I donate to Cotswold Archaeology LTD?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD's website listed in our register data is http://www.cotswoldarchaeology.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.
How much is Cotswold Archaeology LTD's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Cotswold Archaeology LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 7 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £110,001–£120,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Cotswold Archaeology LTD's money come from?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD reported £39m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £39m (99%), investments £469k (1%), donations and legacies £25k (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Cotswold Archaeology LTD?
The register records Cotswold Archaeology LTD 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.
Are Cotswold Archaeology LTD's trustees paid?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Cotswold Archaeology LTD previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Cotswold Archaeology LTD: Cotswold Archaeological Trust LTD.
When was Cotswold Archaeology LTD registered as a charity?
Cotswold Archaeology LTD was entered on the register on 24 January 1991. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02362531).