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title: "Council for British Archaeology North West — check charity number 1081620 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Council for British Archaeology North West a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1081620. Education/training charity based in North West Regional Group. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/council-for-british-archaeology-north-west
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:58.858Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Council for British Archaeology North West is a registered charity (number 1081620) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,861 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Council for British Archaeology North West?

Registered charity number

1081620

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

North West Regional Group

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,861

Website

[www.britarch.ac.uk](http://www.britarch.ac.uk/)

## What does Council for British Archaeology North West do?

The group is established to advance the education of the public in archaeology in the counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. As a regional group of the Council for British Archaeology, the group also has a consultative role in safeguarding the historic environment in the region and shares in a forum for archaeological opinion.

## What causes is Council for British Archaeology North West registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for British Archaeology North West yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council for British Archaeology North West 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Council for British Archaeology North West a legitimate charity?

Yes. Council for British Archaeology North West is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081620) 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 Council for British Archaeology North West's charity number?

Council for British Archaeology North West's charity number is 1081620. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1081620?

Search 1081620 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 Council for British Archaeology North West do?

The group is established to advance the education of the public in archaeology in the counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. As a regional group of the Council for British Archaeology, the group also has a consultative role in safeguarding the historic environment in the region and shares in a forum for archaeological opinion.

Does Council for British Archaeology North West have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council for British Archaeology North West. 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 Council for British Archaeology North West?

Council for British Archaeology North West's website is http://www.britarch.ac.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/1081620).