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title: "Southampton Archaeology Society — charity 276070 | CharityCompare"
description: "Southampton Archaeology Society (charity 276070): income £7,408 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. 276070

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# 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 environment/conservation/heritage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Southampton Archaeology Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31

£7,408

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31

£3,479

Registered charity number

276070

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Southampton

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[Southamptonarchaeology.co.uk](http://southamptonarchaeology.co.uk/)

Quick answer

Southampton Archaeology Society (number 276070) 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?

Holds meetings with guest speakers on archaelogical subjects. Arranges study days on particular periods of history and outings to places of archaelogical importance & interest.

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

5 July 1978

Also known as

S C M a S

Previous names on the register

Southampton City Museums Archaeological Society

Where it says it operates

Hampshire · Southampton City

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; 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 Southampton Archaeology Society registered for?

Environment/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.
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## 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Southampton Archaeology Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Southampton Archaeology Society as a registered charity (number 276070) 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 Southampton Archaeology Society's charity number?

Southampton Archaeology Society's charity number is 276070. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 276070?

Search 276070 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?

Holds meetings with guest speakers on archaelogical subjects. Arranges study days on particular periods of history and outings to places of archaelogical importance & interest.

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://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.

What was Southampton Archaeology Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Southampton Archaeology Society: Southampton City Museums Archaeological Society.

When was Southampton Archaeology Society registered as a charity?

Southampton Archaeology Society was entered on the register on 5 July 1978.

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=276070&subId=0).