Aims & Objectives

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Our Aims

Bring together those interested in the archaeology and the historic environment of Yorkshire
Campaign to raise awareness of Yorkshire's heritage
Promote archaeology in education
Encourage participation in archaeology
Provide information on archaeological matters
Support local, regional and national heritage societies
Work with other partners in conserving the historic environment

Our Charitable Objectives

As a charity we are regulated by the Charity Commission around these Objects:

Promote the education of the public in archaeology
Advance and assist archaeological research
Provide a framework for communication and discussion, as a vehicle for representation to the wider community and to the CBA for any consensus which emerges
Act as a central source of information, guidance, lobbying, expertise and referral
Encourage widespread participation in archaeology throughout society, identifying and addressing barriers to inclusivity

How we do this

Make grants to individuals and organisations
Provide advocacy, advice and access to expertise
Sponsor or undertake research across the full spectrum of practitioners, public, private, voluntary and charitable, disseminated through our social media presence and annual FORUM journal
Act as an umbrella resource and referral body across regional and national centres of expertise
Lobby decision-makers and influencers for the greater good of Yorkshire's heritage and archaeological practitioners

Area of benefit

Yorkshire

Our full Charity Commission record can be viewed on the Charity Commission website.

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