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Registered charity · No. SC006520Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society is a registered charity (number SC006520) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,629 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC006520
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£7,629

What the charity does

The Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society comprises of a wide range of people with a common interest in all activities relating to archaeology. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to archaeological practice. Our ongoing efforts include actively seeking out and encouraging participation from the local community as well as broader representation from students and other interested persons. We have been involved in fieldwalking, watching briefs, GIS, survey and excavation in conjunction with other local archaeological o…

Registered causes

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society is a registered charity (number SC006520) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society do?
The Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society comprises of a wide range of people with a common interest in all activities relating to archaeology. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to archaeological practice. Our ongoing efforts include actively seeking out and encouraging participation from the local community as well as broader representation from students and other interested persons. We have been involved in fieldwalking, watching briefs, GIS, survey and excavation in conjunction with other local archaeological o…
How can I donate to Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society?
Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society's website is http://www.eafs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.