Winchelsea and Area Archaeological and Historical Society

About Winchelsea and Area Archaeological and Historical Society

Winchelsea and Area Archaeological and Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1143524). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), Winchelsea and Area Archaeological and Historical Society reported a total income of £16,219 and total expenditure of £1,273, a spending ratio of 8% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, Winchelsea and Area Archaeological and Historical Society describes its activities as follows: TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF WINCHELSEA, PROMOTING RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS, CONDUCTING OR ASSISTING SURVEYS AND OTHER INVESTIGATIONS OF LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF FEATURES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE IN WINCHELSEA. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 7.8% of income spent on charitable work