Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society CIO
Analysis
Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Taunton. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society CIO reported income of £1.2m and spending of £2,777, leaving 100% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 0.2% 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, Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society CIO sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sinfonietta Productions Limited (£1.2m), The I S a Charity (£1.2m) and Cathedral Music Trust (£1.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from . Charitable activities took 55% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £864k would cover about 2152 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 0.0%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history, with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset, in such ways, including publications and information technology, as the charity trustees may deem appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sinfonietta Productions Limited | London | £1.2m |
| The I S a Charity | Moreton-In-Marsh | £1.2m |
| Cathedral Music Trust | London | £1.2m |
| The Historical Association | London | £1.2m |