CORNWALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The objects of the society shall be to undertake and foster archaeological research in Cornwall (including The Isles Of Scilly) and to disseminate knowledge of cornish archaeology by publication or other means.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased from £67,288 to £75,907 during the year, driven by a net receipt of £8,619. The charity holds monetary assets of £83,287 against a net liability of £9,062, resulting in a positive net asset position. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Excavations (Castilly Henge — including Grants) 55,927” — page 4
Trustees
- Peter Charles Herringchair
- ANNA MARGARET TYACKE
- Andrew John Darling
- Ann Elizabeth Preston-Jones
- Ben Sumpter
- CAROLINE DUDLEY BA,FMA,OBE
- CHRISTINE ANNE WILSON
- Charles William Johns
- IAIN ROWE
- Imogen Emma Eleanor Morris
- Josephine Ann May
- Laura Miucci
- Michael Parker Pearson
- Michael Robert Attwell
- Richard Hoskins
- Samantha Faith Barnes-Knight
- Sean Robert Taylor
- Tanya Suzanne Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £71k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £17k | £16k |
| 31/12/2022 | £14k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £13k |
Common questions
Is CORNWALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased from £67,288 to £75,907 during the year, driven by a net receipt of £8,619. The charity holds monetary assets of £83,287 against a net liability of £9,062, resulting in a positive net asset position. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/04/2025 | £43k | "Castilly Henge: examining, illuminating and sustaining Cornwall’s ancient sacred heart. Dating the site’s phases; establishing whether it contains a stone circle; and ensuring improved management and closer engagement with local communities." |
| UK government | 24/08/2021 | £1k | ALB-Historic England-Windmill Farm, Lizard Peninsula: 1982 excavations |