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Registered charity · No. 1174499CIO

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# Vectis Archaeological Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Vectis Archaeological Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Vectis Archaeological Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31

£905

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31

£1,673

Registered charity number

1174499

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Landguard Manor Road

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[www.vectisarchaeology.org.uk](http://www.vectisarchaeology.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Vectis Archaeological Trust (number 1174499) 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust do?

To advance the study, understanding and enjoyment of the archaeology and history on and around the Isle of Wight, including education of the terrestrial and marine environments; and to advance the conservation of archaeological sites, monuments and material in both the terrestrial and marine environments of the Isle of Wight.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vectis Archaeological Trust

Answers Vectis Archaeological Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Vectis Archaeological Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

4 September 2017

Where it says it operates

Isle of Wight

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vectis Archaeological Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vectis Archaeological Trust.
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 Vectis Archaeological Trust?

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- 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vectis Archaeological Trust as a registered charity (number 1174499) 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust's charity number?

Vectis Archaeological Trust's charity number is 1174499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174499?

Search 1174499 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust do?

To advance the study, understanding and enjoyment of the archaeology and history on and around the Isle of Wight, including education of the terrestrial and marine environments; and to advance the conservation of archaeological sites, monuments and material in both the terrestrial and marine environments of the Isle of Wight.

Does Vectis Archaeological Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vectis Archaeological Trust. 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 Vectis Archaeological Trust?

Vectis Archaeological Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.vectisarchaeology.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 Vectis Archaeological Trust?

The register does not record Vectis Archaeological Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Are Vectis Archaeological Trust's trustees paid?

Vectis Archaeological Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

When was Vectis Archaeological Trust registered as a charity?

Vectis Archaeological Trust was entered on the register on 4 September 2017.

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=1174499&subId=0).