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Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust

Northumberland Archives Trust works alongside the Northumberland Archives Service to sustain, promote and enhance access to Northumberland's Archives, the county's most important records from throughout history, for the benefit of people everywhere, now and in the future. It does this by raising funds, generating support and extending knowledge of this rich academic and community resource.

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Activities & Mission

Northumberland Archives Trust works alongside the Northumberland Archives Service to sustain, promote and enhance access to Northumberland's Archives, the county's most important records from throughout history, for the benefit of people everywhere, now and in the future. It does this by raising funds, generating support and extending knowledge of this rich academic and community resource.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£80,216
Latest Expenditure
£78,627

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£80,216
£78,6270 / 7
2024
£49,476
£46,3990 / 7
2023
£23,326
£21,9520 / 7
2022
£10,880
£12,7850 / 1
2021
£10,000
£630 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust

What does Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust do?

Northumberland Archives Trust works alongside the Northumberland Archives Service to sustain, promote and enhance access to Northumberland's Archives, the county's most important records from throughout history, for the benefit of people everywhere, now and in the future. It does this by raising funds, generating support and extending knowledge of this rich academic and community resource.

How much income did Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust reported total income of £80k and reported expenditure of £79k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 2020 as charity number 1188637. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust?

Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Shaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust operate?

Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Northumberland Archives Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188637.

Details

Address
c/o NORTHUMBERLAND ARCHIVES
QEII COUNTRY PARK
ASHINGTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE63 9YF
Registration Date
19 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5157650
Charity Number
1188637

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Trustees

Susan Shaw Chair
Dr Morag Linda Gordon Boyes
Dr ROY Jobson
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Anne Marie Tindley
Stuart Martin Bankier
Also governs 1 other charity
William Browne-Swinburne

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