FAME is the trade body for development-led archaeology in the UK and Ireland. We provide business support, run initiatives to improve the sector and more.

Business support
We provide a range of business support services for our members.

Innovation and Research
FAME facilitates innovation and research in the development-led archaeology sector.
Health and Safety
We are here to help our members improve their management of safety. Find out how

Advocacy
FAME enacts change within the management of the historic environment, through appropriate consultation with other sectors of the profession.
Environmental sustainability
FAME is developing tools to make archaeology more sustainable. Explore them
Latest News from FAME
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Solar developers get clearer path through archaeological planning
We are proud to announce that the archaeology and solar development guidance has been officially launched. Solar energy developers can now access clear and consistent…
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Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar
After a 12-year break, CAGS returns to Bradford on 9–10 July 2026 — hosted by FAME member Magnitude Surveys. Please find below a flyer with…
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Change to Chief Executive Officer at FAME
The Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers has decided to transfer delivery of the Chief Executive Officer role from our existing contract with Headland Archaeological…
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FAME Forum 2026 Programme
We are happy to announce the 2026 FAME Forum programme. The AGM will occur on Thursday, 18th of June at 6pm. Before then, there will…

Become a member and discover the benefits
- Represent your views within the profession and beyond
- Health and Safety updates – demonstrates your commitment to safe working practices to clients
- Unlimited access to qualified specialists for HR, employment law, health & safety, legal, tax and VAT advice
