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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Development-led archaeology Health and Safety statistics 2024-25
This is FAME’s 8th Health and Safety Injury Survey, which we have undertaken annually since 2018-19. This report covers the financial year 2024-25, and only…
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Have your say: help shape archaeology’s standards and guidance
CIfA is working on a new project, with funding from Historic England, to make the UK’s archaeological standards and guidance landscape clearer and easier to…
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FAME welcomes new board members Dr Candy Hatherley & Dr Fiona Moore
At the FAME AGM on June 18th, two new board members were elected to the FAME Board, and one stepped down. Thank you to Mike…
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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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- 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