Kent Archaeological Society
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Society's stated geographic focus is the ancient county of Kent, with Medway, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham also listed, so projects in those areas fit its stated focus.
- The annual report gave no usable grants total and no grant range, so a realistic request size cannot be judged from these facts; keep the ask modest and confirm the amount with the Society first.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and members are encouraged to contact the Archaeology Research Group through the website before applying.
- Projects involving excavation, fieldwork or works of fiction should not go to the Allen Grove Local History Fund, though fieldwork and research grants are available through the Archaeology Research Group.
Overview
Kent Archaeological Society is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1176989).
Kent Archaeological Society is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded to promote advances in knowledge of Kent's past by fieldwork, documentary research and publication, and its purpose is to encourage the exploration and documentation of archaeology and history in all their forms within the ancient county of Kent. Its programmes include fieldwork and research grants in Kent through the Archaeology Research Group, the Allen Grove Local History Fund for research, preservation and enjoyment of local history, and an annual bursary for teachers in primary and secondary schools to develop classroom resources on Kent's local history and archaeology.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Society's grants, bursaries and prizes support research, publication, education and public understanding of Kent’s past. Its opportunities are intended to encourage established and emerging researchers, teachers and local historians. Fieldwork and research grants support work in Kent. The Allen Grove Local History Fund promotes research, preservation and enjoyment of local history and welcomes a wide range of project applications from individuals, groups and societies. The Society also offers a bursary for teachers to develop classroom resources based on Kent’s local history or archaeology. Its Fieldwork Committee considers grant applications from people requiring financial assistance for fieldwork.
Themes
- Local history
- Archaeological fieldwork
- Education
- Research and publication
Geographic Focus
The ancient county of Kent; Medway; Bexley; Bromley; Greenwich; Lewisham.
What they don't fund
- The Allen Grove Local History Fund only:
- excavation
- fieldwork
- works of fiction
How to apply
Society members are encouraged to contact the Archaeology Research Group through the website.
Where they fund
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2020 | £186,659 | £115,557 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2020 |
| year to 31 December 2021 | £111,674 | £166,435 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £80,780 | £483,869 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £68,047 | £388,364 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £100,908 | £355,932 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- kentarchaeology.org.uk/grants · read on 31 October 2026
- kentarchaeology.org.uk/magazine/120/16-the-allen-grove-local-history-fund · read on 31 October 2026
- kentarchaeology.org.uk · read on 31 October 2026
- kentarchaeology.org.uk/contact · read on 31 October 2026
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 31 October 2026.
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