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The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund (number 268160) 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 City of London Archaeological Trust Fund do?
Raising of funds to support archaeological work of all kinds (though not normally excavation or projects which should be supported by developers) in the City of London and its environs; particularly in publication and research of archaeological material, and education in archaeology.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund
Answers The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 does not record The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
C O L a T; Colat
Where it says it operates
Throughout London
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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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Is The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund as a registered charity (number 268160) 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 City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's charity number?
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's charity number is 268160. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 268160?
Search 268160 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 The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund do?
Raising of funds to support archaeological work of all kinds (though not normally excavation or projects which should be supported by developers) in the City of London and its environs; particularly in publication and research of archaeological material, and education in archaeology.
Does The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund. 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 The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund?
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.colat.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 The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund?
The register does not record The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's trustees paid?
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund registered as a charity?
The City of London Archaeological Trust Fund was entered on the register on 5 September 1974.