Festival of Archaeology Funders, Sponsors and Collaborators

Historic England are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.

They protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we've come from as a nation. They care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them.

Working with communities and specialists they share our passion, knowledge and skills to inspire interest, care and conservation, so everyone can keep enjoying and looking after the history that surrounds us all.

Website:

historicengland.org.uk/

Cadw is a Welsh word meaning ‘to keep’ or ‘to protect’. And that’s exactly what we do.

Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service. We are working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales.

Our Mission

Caring for our historic places, inspiring current and future generations.

Our work serves a greater purpose - protecting our historic places so they can continue to inspire generations to come. We look back in order that we can see ahead.

Our Vision

A Wales where our historic places are cared for, understood and shared by everyone.

Our historic places continue to play a vital role in shaping modern Wales. They provide a living link to our diverse histories and help us make sense our place in a changing world.

Website:

cadw.gov.wales/

We offer comprehensive plant hire solutions to serve the needs of both private and public sectors, including construction and redevelopment projects. Our tailored services ensure the efficient provision of plant equipment to support various project requirements.

Further to the increasing importance of reducing the environmental impact of work in the construction industry, we have invested heavily in specialist recycling equipment to reduce our carbon footprint.

This enables us to provide the hire of plant and recycling equipment, ideal for maximising the re-use of materials from site.

The founders of BGAS back in 1876 wanted to create a learned society where interested individuals from any walk of life could share knowledge and discoveries about all aspects of the past, in Bristol and Gloucestershire. Today, while we tend to divide ‘the past’ into either history or archaeology, the two disciplines have always overlapped and we still aim to welcome anyone with a deep interest in either field. Times change, and BGAS is changing too. This redesigned website was originally launched in 2021, and was our latest step along the path. We anticipate continued development over several years, as further information resources and facilities are added.

Antiquity is a peer-reviewed journal of archaeology, founded by O.G.S. Crawford in 1927.

They publish the latest in archaeological research from across the world and on all periods, covering the earliest human origins to contemporary archaeological theory and everything in between.

Antiquity is owned by the Antiquity Trust, a registered charity.

Website:

antiquity.ac.uk/

The Royal Archaeological Institute is a registered charity that aims to support archaeology at all levels in the UK.

It was founded in 1844 and publishes the internationally-renowned Archaeological Journal.

The RAI plays an active role in UK heritage, providing research grants, collaborating on public policy, and advocating on pressing issues that impact the sector. Members play an active part in the Institute, with access to the Journal, lectures, annual conferences, newsletters, and meetings. The RAI is delighted to support the early careers award to encourage the next generation of archaeologists. Dr Penny Bickle is the early careers officer for the RAI and will be promoted to Professor of Funerary Archaeology at the University of York in October 2024.

Website:

royalarchinst.org/

Tailored insurance solutions for the heritage sector.

With over two decades of experience and a strong partnership with the CBA and CIfA, Everywhen supports more than 2,000 clients in the heritage sector, including museums and conservators

Email:

heritage@everywhen.co.uk

Website:

www.everywhen.co.uk/business-insurance/heritage-insurance

CIfA is the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas.

We promote high professional standards and strong ethics in archaeological practice, to maximise the benefits that archaeologists bring to society. We are the authoritative and effective voice for archaeologists, bringing recognition and respect to our profession.

Website:

www.archaeologists.net/

As Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.

They do it with the help of millions of members, volunteers, staff and donors. Without this, they couldn’t care for the miles of coastline, woodlands, countryside and the hundreds of historic buildings, gardens and precious collections they protect.

The CBA collaborates closely with the National Trust in various ways, from co-hosting events for the annual Festival of Archaeology to working on smaller joint projects. Together, we share a common goal: to help champion and care for our shared places. 

Website:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Website:

www.forestryengland.uk/