Worcestershire Archaeological Society
Analysis
Worcestershire Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in January 1986, 40 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, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Worcestershire Archaeological Society reported income of £11k and spending of £10k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £7,435 to £11k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 370%. Over the whole period it spent 141% 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, Worcestershire Archaeological Society sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The R K Charitable Trust Limited (£11k), London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o (£11k) and Grafham Village Hall (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the society are to promote the study of any aspect of the archaeology and history relating to the historic county of Worcestershire, to publish the results of research and excavations and to provide lectures and excursions of archaeological, antiquarian and historical interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The R K Charitable Trust Limited | London | £11k |
| London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o | Kent | £11k |
| Grafham Village Hall | Huntingdon | £11k |
| High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir | Buckinghamshire | £11k |