The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited
Also known as: Black Cultural Archives, The African People's Historical Monument Foundation
Black Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.
Activities & Mission
Black Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £544,736 | £732,439 | £575,530 | £330,292 | £309,592 | 19 / 10 |
| 2024 | £973,934 | £895,799 | £781,714 | £517,995 | £273,214 | 21 / 8 |
| 2023 | £894,799 | £1,008,905 | £884,438 | £439,861 | £448,495 | 20 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,049,640 | £941,719 | £822,694 | £553,967 | £227,721 | 17 / 80 |
| 2021 | £935,590 | £649,288 | £610,365 | £446,046 | £257,622 | 12 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited
What does The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited do?
Black Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.
How much income did The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited report in 2025?
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited reported total income of £545k and reported expenditure of £732k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited?
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited registered as a charity?
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 1995 as charity number 1051087. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited?
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited operate?
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (black Cultural Archives) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051087.
Details
Brixton
London
SW2 1EF
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Also Known As
- Black Cultural Archives
- The African People's Historical Monument Foundation
- Black Cultural Archives
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated