Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
Analysis
Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devizes. It was registered in May 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society reported income of £36k and spending of £36k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £33k to £36k (+8.2%), an average of +2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 159%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Betley Village Hall (£36k), Worcester Musical Theatre Company (£36k) and Academy FM Folkestone (£36k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the public by promoting, fostering interest in, exploration, research and publication on the archaeology, art, history and natural history of Wiltshire for the public benefit and to make donations and grants in furtherance of these objects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Betley Village Hall | Crewe | £36k |
| Worcester Musical Theatre Company | Worcestershire | £36k |
| Academy FM Folkestone | Kent | £36k |
| The Longridge Band | Preston | £36k |