The London Archaeologist Association
Analysis
The London Archaeologist Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The London Archaeologist Association reported income of £14k and spending of £16k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £14k (+1.0%), an average of +0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, The London Archaeologist Association sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain (£14k), Telscombe Parish Hall (£14k) and The Torbay Singers (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain | Skipton | £14k |
| Telscombe Parish Hall | East Sussex | £14k |
| The Torbay Singers | Exeter | £14k |
| The Horsforth Choral Society | Leeds | £14k |