Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society
Analysis
Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in April 1965, 61 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society reported income of £44k and spending of £42k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £30k to £44k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North West Chinese Language Centre (£44k), Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall (£44k) and Friends of Brompton Cemetery (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society provides lectures, excursions, visits, walks and study days, which are open to the public. There is also a library which is open to members and others by appointment, and a journal, which is distributed to members and libraries. The society also offers research grants and book grants to students of archaeology or history, and grant assistance for archaeological projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North West Chinese Language Centre | Sale | £44k |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall | Somerset | £44k |
| Friends of Brompton Cemetery | Chelsea | £44k |
| Helland Village Hall | Bodmin | £44k |