--- title: "The Orpington and District Archaeological Society — charity 269553 | CharityCompare" description: "The Orpington and District Archaeological Society (charity 269553): income £6,409 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-orpington-and-district-archaeological-society retrieved: 2026-10-09T22:30:31.530Z 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. 269553 OA # The Orpington and District Archaeological Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Orpington and District Archaeological 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.odas.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=269553&subId=0) Work at The Orpington and District Archaeological Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-orpington-and-district-archaeological-society&type=claim&name=The%20Orpington%20and%20District%20Archaeological%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Orpington and District Archaeological Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30 £6,409 Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30 £5,981 Registered charity number 269553 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.odas.org.uk](http://www.odas.org.uk/) Quick answer The Orpington and District Archaeological Society (number 269553) 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 Orpington and District Archaeological Society do? Archaeological excavation and presentation to the public in the Orpington area. Dissemination of archaeological and historical information principally via monthly lectures and a quarterly magazine. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Orpington and District Archaeological Society Answers The Orpington and District Archaeological 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 records The Orpington and District Archaeological Society 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 March 1985 Also known as Odas Where it says it operates Bromley · Kent ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** 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 The Orpington and District Archaeological Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orpington and District Archaeological Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Orpington and District Archaeological 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 The Orpington and District Archaeological 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. [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. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269553? Search 269553 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 Orpington and District Archaeological Society do? Archaeological excavation and presentation to the public in the Orpington area. Dissemination of archaeological and historical information principally via monthly lectures and a quarterly magazine. Does The Orpington and District Archaeological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orpington and District Archaeological 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 The Orpington and District Archaeological Society? The Orpington and District Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.odas.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 Orpington and District Archaeological Society? The register records The Orpington and District Archaeological Society 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. When was The Orpington and District Archaeological Society registered as a charity? The Orpington and District Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 14 March 1985. 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=269553&subId=0).