Non-government organisations & representative bodies:
- Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors - an independent professional body which aims to set standards within the profession and to promote these standards within the archaeological world at large.
- The Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers - a forum representing archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout England and Wales.
- Association of Preservation Trusts - provides a two way channel of communication between BPTs, the Government and statutory bodies; a forum for BPTs to meet with each other and discuss relevant issues; information through Guidance Notes: a working manual providing useful information for all Building Preservation Trusts.
- British Association for Near Eastern Archaeology - Membership is open to anyone who is interested in the archaeology, languages and history of the Ancient Near East. The Association exists to bring together professionals and non professionals with similar interests, to distribute and exchange information about recent developments in the field, and to make such information available to a wider public.
- British Archaeological Association - a charity founded in 1843 to promote the study of archaeology, art and architecture and the preservation of our national antiquities. It encourages original research and publishes new work on art and antiquities of Roman to post-medieval date. The Association embraces a wide spectrum of antiquarian and art historical interests, with architectural history strongly represented, and it maintains the capacity to engage in debate across these disciplines.
- British Aviation Archaeological Council - the official national body in the UK for aviation archaeologists and researchers of military crashes.
- Cambrian Archaeological Association - is one of the oldest societies in Wales and the Marches devoted to the study of the history and archaeology of the Principality.
- The Civic Trust - An organisation which works with people to promote thriving towns and villages, developing dynamic partnerships between communities, government and business to deliver regeneration and local improvement.
- Civic Trust for Wales - promotes civic pride as a means to improving the quality of life for all in the places where we live and work, and encourages community action, good design, sustainable development and respect for the built environment amongst people of all ages.
- Scottish Civic Trust - working to improve and promote Scotalnd's built environment.
- Belfast Civic Trust - was formed by a group of people concerned about the city and its surroundings. It is a voluntary, non-profit organisation registered as a charity.
- Council for British Archaeology - The CBA is an independent charity which works to advance the study and practice of archaeology in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It seeks to educate and inform the public and to publish the results of research. It operates through its Council, which embraces archaeological bodies of all kinds and provides a unique forum for British archaeology; several specialist committees dealing with different areas of archaeology; and through its regional network which brings together amateur and professional endeavour. The CBA is open to individual and institutional membership. Regional Groups (with websites):
- Archaeological Archives Forum
- Council for Independent Archaeology - serving all amateur archaeologists, archaeological societies, and all who contribute to the study of the past.
- International Council on Monuments and Sites UK (ICOMOS UK) - plays a leading role where the creation of new cultural World Heritage Sites is concerned and to encourage high quality, sustainable custodianship of the existing UK sites. Works for high standards in conservation and management of cultural heritage; organise an educational programme that fosters international exchanges for cultural heritage professionals, and promotes a better understanding in the UK of the importance of International Charters and of World Heritage Work. Promote international best practice through publications, research and conferences and seminars. The ICOMOS parent organisation was founded in 1965 and remains a benchmark in the world conservation movement as official advisor to UNESCO on World Heritage sites.
- Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum (NIAF) - facilitates individuals and organisations to protect, study and promote the historic environment. It is a network of individuals and organisations interested in its aims, with a very open and inclusive membership ethos. The Forum's remit is archaeology, but it is enthusiastic to work with others to promote the historic environment.
- European Association of Archaeologists - set up to promote the development of archaeological research and the exchange of archaeological information; the management and interpretation of the European archaeological heritage; proper ethical and scientific standards for archaeological work; the interests of professional archaeologists in Europe; and co-operation with other organisations with similar aims.
- Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers - The new name for Standing Conference of Archaeological Unit Managers (SCAUM) as of 27.11.08.
- Heritage Alliance - Set up, as Heritage Link, in 2002 by national heritage groups to promote the central role of the voluntary movement in the sector and to make their voice heard collectively and coherently. It now has 86 members, national organisations including the National Trust, Civic Trust, Council for British Archaeology, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) as well as many smaller and more specialised heritage groups.
- Historic Houses Association - An association of the private owners of Britain's historic castles, houses and gardens. The HHA exists to assist the private owners of all these properties with maintenance and the special range of problems they face, whether their properties are open to the public or not.
- HEIRNET - The Historic environment Information Resources network - was formed by a group of organisations with an interest in information relating to archaeology and the historic environment. HEIRNET enables access to Historic Environment Information Resources for conservation, research, learning and general interest. It does this by promoting HEIRs, informing information managers about new developments in information technology and by offering them technical advice. HEIRNET also provides HEIRPORT, allowing you to search across a number of different UK data services at once.
- The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) - Set up in 1982, the IfA is dedicated to the promotion of the highest standards in field archaeology. Its further objectives include the definition and maintenance of standards and ethics in training and education and field archaeology, in the execution and supervision of work and in the conservation of the archaeological heritage. The IfA also provides information about field archaeologists and their areas of interest and aims to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas about archaeological practice and to communicate these to the profession more widely. See also: IfA Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
- The Institute of Historic Building Conservation - a new institute set up to establish the highest standards of conservation practice. It is the first in the UK to offer a professional qualification in conservation.
- United Kingdom Institute for Conservation - the lead voice for the conservation of cultural heritage in the UK.
- The National Trust and The National Trust Environment & Conservation Web Site - Founded in 1895 and covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the National Trust is an independant organisation and is funded chiefly by the subscriptions and donations of its members and supporters. The Trust was set up to promote the permanent preservation of areas of beauty or historical interest. There are estimated to be more than 40,000 sites of archaeological interest in the Trust's ownership.
- National Trust for Scotland - Founded in 1931, to promote the preservation of places of historic and architectural interest or natural beauty, the Trust owns properties ranging from castles to islands and mountains. The Trust's archaeologist maintains a Sites and Monuments Record, and runs various archaeological projects, some of which require volunteer help.
- RESCUE - an independent charitable organisation with no ties to government or to any other public body. RESCUE acts to promote archaeology's interests in Britain, and seeks to maintain the position of archaeology as a vital part of our nation's cultural life.
- Royal Archaeological Institute - The RAI is a leading national archaeology society, with a history stretching back to 1844. Its interests span all aspects of the archaeological, architectural and landscape history of the British Isles.