--- title: "Winchester Excavations Committee — check charity number 1185865 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchester Excavations Committee a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185865. Education/training charity based in Bath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-excavations-committee retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:10:59.023Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchester Excavations Committee is a registered charity (number 1185865) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £91,223 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Winchester Excavations Committee? Registered charity number 1185865 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bath Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £91,223 Website [winchesterstudies.org.uk](http://winchesterstudies.org.uk/) ## What does Winchester Excavations Committee do? Oversee publication and dissemination of the results of the archaeological excavations carried out in Winchester in the 1960s and 1970s. ## What causes is Winchester Excavations Committee registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester Excavations Committee yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester Excavations Committee is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=winchester-excavations-committee&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://winchesterstudies.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchester Excavations Committee a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchester Excavations Committee is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185865) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Winchester Excavations Committee's charity number? Winchester Excavations Committee's charity number is 1185865. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185865? Search 1185865 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Winchester Excavations Committee do? Oversee publication and dissemination of the results of the archaeological excavations carried out in Winchester in the 1960s and 1970s. Does Winchester Excavations Committee have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester Excavations Committee. 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 Winchester Excavations Committee? Winchester Excavations Committee's website is http://winchesterstudies.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185865).