Our organisational strategy for 2025-2035 presents a collaborative endeavour to recognise what is valuable and important to everyone at Wessex Archaeology.

The strategy is set around seven strategic goals that respond directly to our organisational visionUncovering the past to help build a better world, enabling us to work towards achieving this whilst embracing our core values.

Our strategic goals are

number 1

Fulfil our charitable purpose and deliver social value whilst being​ a sustainable, Net Zero and inclusive organisation


number 2

Invest in our people and our culture


number 3

Ensure financial resilience to invest in the long-term development of our organisation


number 4

Prioritise strategic relationships that align with our vision and core values


number 5

Leverage our excellence to continue to diversify into new markets and services​


nu,ber 6

Influence policymakers and planners at a local, national, and international level to realise the value of the historic environment


number 7

Create and deliver innovative engagement and impactful solutions by using data, analytics, and technology


2020-2022 social impact video thumbnail with text 'breaking barriers - Wessex Archaeology creating social impact'

Our impact 2020-2022


In 2020, our world plunged into uncertainty. We keenly felt the importance that human connection has for us all, so our accessible engagement activities engender moments of meaningful connection between people across the digital divide, using heritage as the stimulus.
Explore our social impact in this video
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Our impact 2018-2019


Through heritage, we can learn about art, science and culture; the things that unite us and the things that set us apart. Explore our 2018-19 social impact activities and the links forged with communities around the world to enhance our sense of wellbeing.
Read our 2018-2019 impact report