BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
Registration #1158491 · Registered
http://www.babao.org.uk/3 Chapel Close Woodford EX23 9JR
BABAO aims to promote and advance the study of biological anthropology and osteoarchaeology by 1) supporting research through grants; 2) providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information; 3) holding educational activities;(4) improving standards; (5) providing free, specialist advice on the ethical treatment and scientific study of human remains.
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About BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1158491). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 68/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY reported a total income of £13,612 and total expenditure of £38,509, a spending ratio of 283% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY describes its activities as follows: BABAO aims to promote and advance the study of biological anthropology and osteoarchaeology by 1) supporting research through grants; 2) providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information; 3) holding educational activities;(4) improving standards; (5) providing free, specialist advice on the ethical treatment and scientific study of human remains. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 282.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,612 | £38,509 | 283% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026