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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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. You can book your tickets here https://famearchaeology.co.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=6 Friday 19th June 2026, 9.45 am Merchant Taylors’…
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Curating the Palaeolithic project: Feedback survey
Consultation on the Curating the Palaeolithic project, which produced guidance and case study documents that sought to explain the importance of the English Palaeolithic record…
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HSDS User Needs Research
National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) has launched the Year 2 HSDS User Needs Survey. The survey is aimed at anyone working with heritage science data…
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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