Chepstow Archaeological Society
Analysis
Chepstow Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in March 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Chepstow Archaeological Society reported income of £22k and spending of £23k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £891 to £22k (+2351%), an average of +122% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 4948%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Chepstow Archaeological Society sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Clanfield Scout Group (£22k), Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society (£22k) and Hassocks Community Organisation (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We carry out archaeological digs, have a full speaker and summer activity programme, provide news and resources about current happenings in archaeology via newsgroups and a website, and provide speakers on a wide range of archaeological subjects. We outreach to the local area via public lecture programmes and the Chepstow Festival.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Clanfield Scout Group | Hampshire | £22k |
| Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society | Norfolk | £22k |
| Hassocks Community Organisation | West Sussex | £22k |
| Herefordshire Expedition Group | Hereford | £22k |