01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC006520
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH11 1AN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society comprises of a wide range of people with a common interest in all activities relating to archaeology. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to archaeological practice. Our ongoing efforts include actively seeking out and encouraging participation from the local community as well as broader representation from students and other interested persons. We have been involved in fieldwalking, watching briefs, GIS, survey and excavation in conjunction with other local archaeological organisations. We work closely with Local Authority Archaeological Services, the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland. A number of our members have developed expertise in a variety of specialist subjects. Over the years EAFS has grown a reputation for geophysical survey in support of other non- commercial organisations.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Society shall have as its objects the study and promotion of archaeology.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £7,629 | £6,674 | 0 | 30 April 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £5,591 | £4,986 | 0 | 14 May 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £2,557 | £2,993 | 0 | 11 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £5,100 | £4,371 | 0 | 20 January 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £2,033 | £2,042 | 0 | 15 January 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 29/1 Sinclair Place, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.eafs.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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