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

Innovation and Research
FAME aims to facilitate innovation and research in the development-led archaeology sector, as well as the wider world. Read More

Health and Safety
FAME is a leader on Health and Safety. We are here to help our members improve their management of safety and minimise harm to their employees. Read More

Advocacy
FAME seeks to enact change within the management of the historic environment, through appropriate consultation with other sectors of the profession. Read More
Latest News from FAME
- Development-led archaeology Health and Safety statistics 2022-23A goal of FAME’s Health & Safety strategy is to assemble industry injury and accident data to assist with the development of preventative measures and… Read more: Development-led archaeology Health and Safety statistics 2022-23
- The FAME carbon calculator for archaeologyFAME has commissioned the creation of, and will then make freely available, a carbon calculator tool that will allow archaeology organisations to: This will ensure… Read more: The FAME carbon calculator for archaeology
- Medication Side-Effects: Cold Sensitivity – update to FAME medication guideWe have updated the FAME Medication Side-Effects: Heat and Sun Sensitivity guide to now include cold sensitivity. The updated guide can be found on our… Read more: Medication Side-Effects: Cold Sensitivity – update to FAME medication guide
- New Draft Resource for Those Involved in Preparing and Transferring Archaeological Archives for EnglandFAME have been pushing for years for a new system for transfer of title of archaeological finds, especially orphan archives, so we are very happy… Read more: New Draft Resource for Those Involved in Preparing and Transferring Archaeological Archives for England

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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
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