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Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region (number 291902) 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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region do?
The group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region
Answers Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region 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
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
C B a Wessex
Previous names on the register
Council for British Archaeology - Group 12
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region yet?
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Is Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region as a registered charity (number 291902) 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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's charity number?
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's charity number is 291902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 291902?
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What does Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region do?
The group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.
Does Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region?
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's website listed in our register data is http://www.cba-wessex.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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region?
The register records Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region 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 Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's trustees paid?
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region: Council for British Archaeology - Group 12.
When was Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region registered as a charity?
Council for British Archaeology - Wessex Region was entered on the register on 19 June 1985.