--- title: "South Wessex Archaeological Association — charity 274251 | CharityCompare" description: "South Wessex Archaeological Association (charity 274251): income £412 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-wessex-archaeological-association retrieved: 2026-10-08T03:28:29.283Z 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. 274251 SW # South Wessex Archaeological Association Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data South Wessex Archaeological Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, animals. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=274251&subId=0) Work at South Wessex Archaeological Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-wessex-archaeological-association&type=claim&name=South%20Wessex%20Archaeological%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about South Wessex Archaeological Association? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £412 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £706 Registered charity number 274251 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Bournemouth Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer South Wessex Archaeological Association (number 274251) 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association do? Monthy meetings held, incorporating illustrated talks with speakers on archaeology, travel in the UK and abroad, together with local places of interest. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South Wessex Archaeological Association Answers South Wessex Archaeological Association 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 5 October 1977 Where it says it operates Bournemouth ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Wessex Archaeological Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South Wessex Archaeological Association. 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association? - 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. 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How do I check charity number 274251? Search 274251 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association do? Monthy meetings held, incorporating illustrated talks with speakers on archaeology, travel in the UK and abroad, together with local places of interest. Does South Wessex Archaeological Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Wessex Archaeological Association. 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 South Wessex Archaeological Association? South Wessex Archaeological Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to South Wessex Archaeological Association? The register does not record South Wessex Archaeological Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was South Wessex Archaeological Association registered as a charity? South Wessex Archaeological Association was entered on the register on 5 October 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=274251&subId=0).