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.
AMS is a leading independent cultural heritage consultancy that provides a full range of archaeological services. With offices in Ireland and the UK, our unique multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, project managers and historians brings together many years accumulated experience within the public and private sectors.
We deliver to the highest standards of quality, expertise, and professionalism. Our mission is to excel in terms of the quality of the service we deliver and to strive at all times to exceed our clients’ expectations.
Website: ams-consultancy.com
Archaeology provides a unique perspective on the past, and opens the door to a huge range of careers. As the only subject that deals with the entire human past in all its temporal and spatial dimensions, it is fundamental to our understanding of how we evolved, how our societies came into being, and how they changed over time. UAUK represents institutions offering Archaeology degrees.
Website: universityarchaeology.co.uk
We’re the government company which plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains England’s motorways and major A roads, known as the strategic road network (SRN).
At National Highways, archaeological investigations are always an important part in preparing to build a road.
Before we start to build, our archaeologists will carefully excavate and record what’s beneath the surface. By doing this work, we can sensitively excavate any finds, help keep the overall construction programme as short as possible, and reduce disruption for the local community.
Website: highwaysengland.co.uk
Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service.
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.
Website: cadw.gov.wales
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is the investigation body and national archive for the historic environment of Wales. Since 1908 it has been researching and recording the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales, creating a huge archive that documents the changing face of the Welsh historic landscape. The Royal Commission has about two million images, including photographs, maps, drawings and plans. We offer the following public services: library and search-room facilities, free public enquiry service, image library and digitisation. For further information and images, visit rcahmw.gov.uk or Coflein.gov.uk , our online catalogue.
The Royal Commission is sponsored by the Welsh Government and located within the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.
Heneb is the new pan-Wales Trust for Welsh Archaeology which was formed on 1 April 2024 following the merger of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts - Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, Dyfed Archaeological Trust, Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust, and Gwynedd Archaeological Trust.
Heneb’s mission is:
“Inspiring communities to connect with their past by discovering and safeguarding the archaeological heritage of Wales.”
Heneb becomes responsible for managing the Regional Historic Environment Records, which contain information on over 125,000 archaeological and historic sites and monuments across Wales. As a combined agency it also provides archaeological planning services, heritage management advice, and the community engagement programs previously offered by the 4 regional trusts, making it one the largest heritage management organisations in the UK with over 70 staff.
Heneb yw'r Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeoleg newydd ar gyfer Cymru gyfan a ffurfiwyd ar 1 Ebrill 2024 wedi i bedair Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Cymru uno – sef Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Clwyd-Powys, Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Dyfed, Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Morgannwg-Gwent, ac Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Gwynedd.
Dyma genhadaeth Heneb:
“Ysbrydoli cymunedau i gysylltu â’u gorffennol trwy ddarganfod a diogelu treftadaeth archaeolegol Cymru.”
Bydd Heneb yn gyfrifol am reoli’r Cofnodion Amgylchedd Hanesyddol Rhanbarthol, sy’n cynnwys gwybodaeth am dros 125,000 o safleoedd a henebion archaeolegol a hanesyddol ledled Cymru. A hithau'n asiantaeth gyfunol, mae hefyd yn darparu gwasanaethau cynllunio archaeolegol, cyngor ar reoli treftadaeth, a'r rhaglenni ymgysylltu â'r gymuned a gynigid yn flaenorol gan y pedair ymddiriedolaeth ranbarthol, sy'n golygu ei bod yn un o'r sefydliadau rheoli treftadaeth mwyaf yn y DU, gyda thros 70 o staff.
Prospect is a trade union which supports and represents people like you. We are a community of more than 157,000 members including archaeologists as well as scientists, engineers, heritage workers and other specialist roles. We are run by and for our members.
Website: prospect.org.uk
The National Monuments Service is part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and plays a key role in the protection of our archaeological heritage.
The NMS has responsibility for:
Website: archaeology.ie
Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service.
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.
Website: cadw.gov.wales
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.
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.
Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.
We lead and enable Scotland’s historic environment strategy Our Past Our Future, which sets out how our historic environment will be managed. It ensures our historic environment is cared for, valued and enhanced, both now and for future generations.
Website: historicenvironment.scot
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: archaeologists.net/
The Association has four key objectives:
Website: algao.org.uk
