The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The National Archives Trust

Registered charity 1187839 CIO Registered since 2020

Operates: Throughout England

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Charity Commission trustee register: the current board only, past trustees excluded.

3
trustees on the board
3.7y median 4y
average tenure
4y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
22.6y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage iSector coverageThe charitable fields this board's trustees govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this charity.

Economic/community Development/employment 1Education/training 1Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity 1Overseas Aid/famine Relief 1

Commercial experience iCommercial experienceThe industries this board's members are company directors in, by Companies House SIC code. Excludes this organisation's own company.

Education 4Tech and media 2Other services 1

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  • Small board - little cover if a trustee leaves

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Contact

Websitewww.nationalarchivestrust.org.uk
EmailEleanor@nationalarchivestrust.org.uk
Phone07738275221
AddressThe National Archives, Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4DU

Finances

£374,186 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£221,906£101,677
2022£199,898£176,585
2023£498,064£226,325
2024£177,230£308,507
2025£374,186£325,509

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Children/young PeopleOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

3.1 The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public and to advance heritage, including conservation and preservation: 3.1.1 in and through the public records held under the supervision of the Keeper of Public Records and the manuscripts, records and archives overseen by the Historical Manuscripts Commissioner; and 3.1.2 in and through projects which advance public understanding of the archive sector and use of archival heritage.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION REGISTERED ON 10 FEB 2020 as amended on 20 Mar 2026

Trustees (3)

3trustees
64median age
0aged 70+

Connected charities (2)

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