Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

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Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

Abbreviation	CIfA
Formation	1982; 42 years ago (1982)
Legal status	Professional organisation
Purpose	To advance the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines
Headquarters	Power Steele Building, Wessex Hall, University of Reading
Membership	3,900
Chief Executive	Peter Hinton
Staff	14
Website	www.archaeologists.net

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is a professional organisation for archaeologists working in the United Kingdom and overseas. It was founded in 1982, and at 21 July 2020 had 3,931 members overall, of whom 3,033 were accredited professionals; it also has 80 accredited organisations.^[1]

CIfA members are drawn from across the archaeological community, and from around the world - in 2018 the membership included archaeologists from 40 countries.^[2]

Accredited membership is by election following a satisfactory demonstration of archaeological experience and competence and an undertaking to abide by the institute's code of conduct. CIfA's aims are to advance the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of the heritage.

CIfA is currently based at the University of Reading.