--- title: "Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit — charity 273581 | CharityCompare" description: "Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (charity 273581): income £7,587 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kent-archaeological-rescue-unit retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:54:09.113Z 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. 273581 KA # Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.karu.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273581&subId=0) Work at Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kent-archaeological-rescue-unit&type=claim&name=Kent%20Archaeological%20Rescue%20Unit) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £7,587 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £9,744 Registered charity number 273581 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Green Street Green Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.karu.org.uk](http://www.karu.org.uk/) Quick answer Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (number 273581) 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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit do? The Unit runs archaeological projects in Kent and S.E London on threatened sites, including watching briefs, excavations, publication and preservation. Its education work involves two major Roman monuments open to the public with activity schools workshops. The unit is managed by its committee and many volunteers. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit Answers Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 15 June 1977 Where it says it operates Bexley · Bromley · Kent ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. 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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kent-archaeological-rescue-unit&type=claim&name=Kent%20Archaeological%20Rescue%20Unit) [Visit charity website](http://www.karu.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit as a registered charity (number 273581) 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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit's charity number? Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit's charity number is 273581. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273581? Search 273581 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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit do? The Unit runs archaeological projects in Kent and S.E London on threatened sites, including watching briefs, excavations, publication and preservation. Its education work involves two major Roman monuments open to the public with activity schools workshops. The unit is managed by its committee and many volunteers. Does Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit? Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit's website listed in our register data is http://www.karu.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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit? The register does not record Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit registered as a charity? Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit was entered on the register on 15 June 1977. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273581&subId=0).