--- title: "Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society — charity SC006520 | CharityCompare" description: "Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society (charity SC006520): income £7,629 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-archaeological-field-society retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:22:10.372Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC006520Unincorporated association EA # Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.eafs.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006520) Work at Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-archaeological-field-society&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20Archaeological%20Field%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £7,629 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £6,674 Registered charity number SC006520 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.eafs.org.uk](http://www.eafs.org.uk/) Quick answer Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society (number SC006520) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 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… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society Answers Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 12 October 1988 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society registered for? 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 is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. 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How do I check charity number SC006520? Search SC006520 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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… Does Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society? Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.eafs.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. When was Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society registered as a charity? Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society was entered on the register on 12 October 1988. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006520).