--- title: "Oxford Archaeology Limited — charity 285627 | CharityCompare" description: "Oxford Archaeology Limited (charity 285627): income £27.6m (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-archaeology-limited retrieved: 2026-10-07T03:26:00.207Z 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. 285627Charitable company OA # Oxford Archaeology Limited Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Oxford Archaeology Limited 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.oxfordarchaeology.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=285627&subId=0) Work at Oxford Archaeology Limited? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=oxford-archaeology-limited&type=claim&name=Oxford%20Archaeology%20Limited) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Oxford Archaeology Limited? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £27,565,833 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £26,545,718 Registered charity number 285627 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Janus House Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.oxfordarchaeology.com](http://www.oxfordarchaeology.com/) Quick answer Oxford Archaeology Limited (number 285627) 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited do? Archaeological research, archaeological excavations and analysis and publication, heritage and conservation advice. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxford Archaeology Limited Answers Oxford Archaeology Limited 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”. ### How much are Oxford Archaeology Limited's highest-paid staff paid? Oxford Archaeology Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 10 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £130,001–£140,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | | £90,001–£100,000 | 2 | | £70,001–£80,000 | 1 | | £60,001–£70,000 | 6 | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Oxford Archaeology Limited's money come from? Oxford Archaeology Limited reported £28m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £28m (100%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£28m · 100% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Oxford Archaeology Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Oxford Archaeology Limited'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 27 October 1982 Company number [01618597](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01618597) (Companies House) Also known as Oxford Archaeology; Oxford Archaeology North Previous names on the register Oxford Archaeological Unit Limited; Oxfordarchaeological Unit Limited Where it says it operates Saudi Arabia · Throughout England and Wales · Isle of Man · Jersey ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Archaeology Limited yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxford Archaeology Limited. 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited? - 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=oxford-archaeology-limited&type=claim&name=Oxford%20Archaeology%20Limited) [Visit charity website](http://www.oxfordarchaeology.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oxford Archaeology Limited a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Oxford Archaeology Limited as a registered charity (number 285627) 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited's charity number? Oxford Archaeology Limited's charity number is 285627. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285627? Search 285627 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited do? Archaeological research, archaeological excavations and analysis and publication, heritage and conservation advice. Does Oxford Archaeology Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Archaeology Limited. 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 Oxford Archaeology Limited? Oxford Archaeology Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.oxfordarchaeology.com. 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. How much is Oxford Archaeology Limited's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Oxford Archaeology Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 10 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Oxford Archaeology Limited's money come from? Oxford Archaeology Limited reported £28m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £28m (100%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Oxford Archaeology Limited? The register does not record Oxford Archaeology Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Oxford Archaeology Limited's trustees paid? Oxford Archaeology Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Oxford Archaeology Limited previously called? The register lists these previous names for Oxford Archaeology Limited: Oxford Archaeological Unit Limited; Oxfordarchaeological Unit Limited. When was Oxford Archaeology Limited registered as a charity? Oxford Archaeology Limited was entered on the register on 27 October 1982. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01618597). 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=285627&subId=0).