Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
East Dorset Antiquarian Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
East Dorset Antiquarian Society (number 1171828) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does East Dorset Antiquarian Society do?
Surveys and excavations of archaeological sites to professional standards with full publication. Programme of archaeological talks, visits, open days and field trips, as well as opportunities for participation and hands-on training in all aspects of the archaeological process. Information, advice and practical support on archaeological matters, including heritage and conservation.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Dorset Antiquarian Society
Answers East Dorset Antiquarian Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records East Dorset Antiquarian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
East Dorset Antiquarian Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Dorset · Hampshire · Wiltshire · Bournemouth · Poole
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is East Dorset Antiquarian Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for East Dorset Antiquarian Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Dorset Antiquarian Society.
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Is East Dorset Antiquarian Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists East Dorset Antiquarian Society as a registered charity (number 1171828) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is East Dorset Antiquarian Society's charity number?
East Dorset Antiquarian Society's charity number is 1171828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1171828?
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What does East Dorset Antiquarian Society do?
Surveys and excavations of archaeological sites to professional standards with full publication. Programme of archaeological talks, visits, open days and field trips, as well as opportunities for participation and hands-on training in all aspects of the archaeological process. Information, advice and practical support on archaeological matters, including heritage and conservation.
Does East Dorset Antiquarian Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Dorset Antiquarian Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to East Dorset Antiquarian Society?
East Dorset Antiquarian Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to East Dorset Antiquarian Society?
The register records East Dorset Antiquarian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are East Dorset Antiquarian Society's trustees paid?
East Dorset Antiquarian Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was East Dorset Antiquarian Society registered as a charity?
East Dorset Antiquarian Society was entered on the register on 28 February 2017.