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The Sussex Archaeological Society

Sussex Archaeological Society, Sussex Past

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
207037
Status
Registered
Registered
May 30, 1962
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
00202795

Address

Address
Barbican House
169 High Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1YE

Activities

We are a membership organisation for those interested in the history and archaeology of Sussex. We open six historic properties to the visiting public. Each property has its own museum and provides education services for children. We are a research organisation and carry out our own excavations as well as providing support and advice for other local researchers in both history and archaeology.

Objects: The Charity Has Been Established For Public Benefit For The Following Charitable Purposes (‘Objects’):1. To Promote The Study Of Archaeology By Encouraging All People From Local And Wider Communities To Participate In, Engage, Study And Research The Archaeology And History Of East And West Sussex; And/or2. To Establish And Maintain Museums For The Benefit Of The Public By Managing, Maintaining, Leasing, Accepting As A Gift Or Legacy And Making Accessible Museums And Historic Sites, Monuments, Collections And Properties In The Counties Of East And West Sussex; And/or3. The Advancement Of Education For The Public Benefit By Advancing Life-Long Learning Opportunities For Children And Adults In Archaeology And History, Both At The Society’s Properties And Elsewhere.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
County Of Sussex
Local Authority
East Sussex, West Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £1,616,902 £1,696,209 £1,929,458 60
March 31, 2024 £1,503,048 £1,950,821 £1,951,335 72
March 31, 2023 £1,614,891 £2,104,480 £2,384,005 84
March 31, 2022 £1,926,800 £1,940,781 £2,880,913 86
March 31, 2021 £2,582,287 £1,877,719 £2,912,664 145

Trustees

Name Appointed
Amanda Jones (Chair) June 29, 2019
Dr Matthew Ian Pope PhD FSA June 23, 2018
Emma Louise Long Oct. 25, 2025
Joseph Adam Bates Sept. 12, 2020
Michael Charles La Rooy June 17, 2024
Pamela Kent Oct. 19, 2024
Paul Alan Griffiths Oct. 25, 2025
Portia Tremlett Oct. 19, 2024
Richard Whitfield Hopkins Oct. 25, 2025
Sarah Victoria Watson Sept. 12, 2020
Tamlyn Fleur Smithers Oct. 25, 2025

Linked charities

  • Holtye Roman Road Trust (207037-1)
  • Sussex Archaeological Capital Trust Fund (207037-2)
  • Captain Leopole Amon Vidler (207037-3)