Andover History and Archaeology Society
Analysis
Andover History and Archaeology Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Andover History and Archaeology Society reported income of £10k and spending of £3,000, leaving 71% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £1,892 to £10k (+455%), an average of +54% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 191%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Andover History and Archaeology Society sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maidenhead Choral Society (£10k), Jane Grigson Trust (£10k) and Granta Chorale (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
"Holds monthly meetings on local historical or archaeological subjects open to members and to the general public, regularly publishes articles relevant to Andover's history and organises occasional visits to places of historical or archaeological interest."
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Choral Society | Maidenhead | £10k |
| Jane Grigson Trust | London | £10k |
| Granta Chorale | Essex | £10k |
| Duns Tew Village Hall | Bicester | £11k |