The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland)
Also known as: The Society of Archivists
Serves the needs of archives, archive conservation and records management services, of those who work with them, and of those who use them for work or recreation.
Activities & Mission
Serves the needs of archives, archive conservation and records management services, of those who work with them, and of those who use them for work or recreation.
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 83% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 197). How is this calculated?
Higher than 99% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Leisure 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 | £686,291 | £726,688 | £726,688 | £707,793 | £586,991 | 5 / 400 |
| 2024 | £651,098 | £579,629 | £579,629 | £775,857 | £662,254 | 5 / 425 |
| 2023 | £631,179 | £612,653 | £612,653 | £648,126 | £548,977 | 5 / 400 |
| 2022 | £544,671 | £471,214 | £471,214 | £599,261 | £497,776 | 4 / 420 |
| 2021 | £448,962 | £389,163 | 0 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland)
What does The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) do?
Serves the needs of archives, archive conservation and records management services, of those who work with them, and of those who use them for work or recreation.
How much income did The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) report in 2025?
The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £727k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland)?
The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 197 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) registered as a charity?
The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1994 as charity number 1041063. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland)?
The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ruth Janet MacLeod. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) operate?
The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) a registered charity?
Yes — The Archives And Records Association (uk And Ireland) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041063.
Details
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Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2DX
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Also Known As
- The Society of Archivists
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated