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title: "Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust — charity 1064836 | CharityCompare"
description: "Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust (charity 1064836): income £6,289 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:50:37.149Z
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Registered charity · No. 1064836

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# Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.rescue-archaeology.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1064836&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£6,289

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£8,115

Registered charity number

1064836

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

The British Archaeological Trust

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.rescue-archaeology.org.uk](http://www.rescue-archaeology.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust (number 1064836) 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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust do?

Promotes archaeology in Britain, comments on new and existing policies, and publicises discoveries and issues through Rescue News. Produces educational publications about archaeological conservation and recording.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust

Answers Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust 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 records Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

13 October 1997

Where it says it operates

Throughout England and Wales

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust.
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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## What should you check before donating to Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust?

- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust as a registered charity (number 1064836) 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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust's charity number?

Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust's charity number is 1064836. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1064836?

Search 1064836 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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust do?

Promotes archaeology in Britain, comments on new and existing policies, and publicises discoveries and issues through Rescue News. Produces educational publications about archaeological conservation and recording.

Does Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust. 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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust?

Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.rescue-archaeology.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 Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust?

The register records Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust 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.

When was Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust registered as a charity?

Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust was entered on the register on 13 October 1997.

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=1064836&subId=0).