# THE DETECTORISTS FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1182023
- **Other names:** DIF: DETECTORISTS INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 13, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1182023


## Contact

- **Address:** 61A Bridge Street, KINGTON, Herefordshire
- **Postcode:** HR5 3DJ
- **Phone:** 07767663484
- **Email:** keith@thedif.org.uk
- **Website:** www.thedif.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN CONSERVING AND PRESERVING OUR NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE INCLUDING:1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF METAL DETECTING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES. 2. TO ASSIST IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT IN SUPPORTING THE RECORDING AND PRESERVATION OF DISCOVERED PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES.3. TO IDENTIFY AND CONSERVE NEW DISCOVERIES OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL NATURE.

**Activities:** To conserve and preserve our national archaeological heritage including:1. To advance the education of the public in the subject of metal detecting to archaeological principles.2. To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit in supporting the recording and preservation of discovered portable antiques.3. To identify and conserve new discoveries of an archaeological nature.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/ew/1182023/files/2024-08-31-accounts.pdf) (51.3 KB) |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/ew/1182023/files/2023-08-31-accounts.pdf) (51.9 KB) |
| July 31, 2022 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/ew/1182023/files/2022-07-31-accounts.pdf) (140.9 KB) |
| July 31, 2021 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/ew/1182023/files/2021-07-31-accounts.pdf) (140.7 KB) |
| July 31, 2020 | £0 | £0 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/ew/1182023/files/2020-07-31-accounts.pdf) (401.9 KB) |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| JASON FRANKLIN |  | Feb. 13, 2019 |
| KEITH WESTCOTT |  | Feb. 13, 2019 |
| LEANNE WESTCOTT |  | Feb. 13, 2019 |
| NATHAN PORTLOCK-ALLAN |  | Feb. 13, 2019 |