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The Amarna Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Amarna Trust (number 1161292) 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 The Amarna Trust do?
Our concern is the ancient city of Amarna, Egypt. An international team pursues a variety of research programmes, & local people are trained in excavation & building repair. Outputs inc. scientific publications, a free bulletin & web updates. In the UK we work with ancient Egypt societies & adult education programmes to raise awareness of Amarna & its contribution to understanding humanity's past.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Amarna Trust
Answers The Amarna Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 The Amarna 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
The Amarna Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Egypt
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Amarna Trust as a registered charity (number 1161292) 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 The Amarna Trust's charity number?
The Amarna Trust's charity number is 1161292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Amarna Trust do?
Our concern is the ancient city of Amarna, Egypt. An international team pursues a variety of research programmes, & local people are trained in excavation & building repair. Outputs inc. scientific publications, a free bulletin & web updates. In the UK we work with ancient Egypt societies & adult education programmes to raise awareness of Amarna & its contribution to understanding humanity's past.
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How can I donate to The Amarna Trust?
The Amarna Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.amarnatrust.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Amarna Trust?
The register records The Amarna 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.
Are The Amarna Trust's trustees paid?
The Amarna Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Amarna Trust registered as a charity?
The Amarna Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 2015.