--- title: "Southampton Archaeology Society — charity 1217510 | CharityCompare" description: "Southampton Archaeology Society (charity 1217510). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southampton-archaeology-society-2 retrieved: 2026-10-08T02:40:37.023Z 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. 1217510CIO SA # Southampton Archaeology Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Southampton Archaeology Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.southamptonarchaeology.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1217510&subId=0) Work at Southampton Archaeology Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=southampton-archaeology-society-2&type=claim&name=Southampton%20Archaeology%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Southampton Archaeology Society? Registered charity number 1217510 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Southampton Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.southamptonarchaeology.co.uk](http://www.southamptonarchaeology.co.uk/) Quick answer Southampton Archaeology Society (number 1217510) 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 Southampton Archaeology Society do? The Society promotes archaeology through regular lectures (September to May), annual Study Days and visits. We also undertake or participate in short term projects which support archaeological activity ( e.g. finds processing / Medieval Graffiti project) or research .We are based in Southampton and our activities are focused there and in surrounding areas. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Southampton Archaeology Society Answers Southampton Archaeology Society 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 Southampton Archaeology Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 April 2026 Where it says it operates Hampshire · Southampton City ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities. 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 Southampton Archaeology Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southampton Archaeology Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Southampton Archaeology 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Southampton Archaeology Society? - 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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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 Southampton Archaeology Society's charity number? Southampton Archaeology Society's charity number is 1217510. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217510? Search 1217510 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 Southampton Archaeology Society do? The Society promotes archaeology through regular lectures (September to May), annual Study Days and visits. We also undertake or participate in short term projects which support archaeological activity ( e.g. finds processing / Medieval Graffiti project) or research .We are based in Southampton and our activities are focused there and in surrounding areas. Does Southampton Archaeology Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southampton Archaeology Society. 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 Southampton Archaeology Society? Southampton Archaeology Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.southamptonarchaeology.co.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 Southampton Archaeology Society? The register does not record Southampton Archaeology Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Southampton Archaeology Society registered as a charity? Southampton Archaeology Society was entered on the register on 7 April 2026. 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=1217510&subId=0).