--- title: "Council for British Archaeology South West — check charity number 268532 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Council for British Archaeology South West a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268532. Education/training charity based in Plymouth. 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-south-west retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:46:16.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Council for British Archaeology South West is a registered charity (number 268532) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £95 (year ending 2022-12-31). 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 Council for British Archaeology South West? Registered charity number 268532 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Plymouth Latest income (year ending 2022-12-31) £95 Website [cbasw.org](http://cbasw.org/) ## What does Council for British Archaeology South West do? In furtherance of its aims to encourage involvement in regional heritage and archaeology, CBA South West produces two newsletters/journals and holds two or three open meetings each year. ## What causes is Council for British Archaeology South West registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for British Archaeology South West yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council for British Archaeology South 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? 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=council-for-british-archaeology-south-west&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cbasw.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Council for British Archaeology South West a legitimate charity? Yes. Council for British Archaeology South West is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268532) 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 South West's charity number? Council for British Archaeology South West's charity number is 268532. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268532? Search 268532 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 South West do? In furtherance of its aims to encourage involvement in regional heritage and archaeology, CBA South West produces two newsletters/journals and holds two or three open meetings each year. Does Council for British Archaeology South West have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council for British Archaeology South 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 South West? Council for British Archaeology South West's website is http://cbasw.org/ — 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/268532).