York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited
Analysis
York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in September 1982, 44 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. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01430801). It says it provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited reported income of £13.1m and spending of £13.0m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11.0m to £13.1m (+19%), an average of +4.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dartington Hall Trust (£12.9m), The National Foundation for Youth Music (£13.3m) and Sheffield Theatres Trust (£12.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 94% and trading 5.9%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 4.6%. Reserves of £4.6m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 195 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Charitable activities 94%
- Trading 5.9%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
The Trust advances the education of the public in archaeology, history and related disciplines associated with the City of York and elsewhere and promotes the preservation and display of collections of archaeological material and carries out research and disseminates the results.This is achieved by running visitor attractions and providing archaeological services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dartington Hall Trust | Totnes | £12.9m |
| The National Foundation for Youth Music | London | £13.3m |
| Sheffield Theatres Trust | Sheffield | £12.8m |
| B:music Ltd | Birmingham | £13.6m |