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The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust

The object of the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust is the advancement of the education of the public in particular by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Thatcher Archive and by making it available to scholars for the purpose of research (and publication of the useful results of such research) and as appropriate to the public for the purpose of viewing.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust is the advancement of the education of the public in particular by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Thatcher Archive and by making it available to scholars for the purpose of research (and publication of the useful results of such research) and as appropriate to the public for the purpose of viewing.

Grants

The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£52,330
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,880
Latest Expenditure
£52,330

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 263.2%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,880
£52,3300 / 0
2024
£47,050
£66,0610 / 0
2023
£167,482
£47,8360 / 0
2022
£400,737
£43,8890 / 0
2021
£354,325
£55,3840 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust

What does The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust do?

The object of the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust is the advancement of the education of the public in particular by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Thatcher Archive and by making it available to scholars for the purpose of research (and publication of the useful results of such research) and as appropriate to the public for the purpose of viewing.

How much income did The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust report in 2025?

The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust registered as a charity?

The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 1997 as charity number 1061822. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust?

The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Strathclyde Thomas Galloway Dunlop du Roy de Blicquy Strathclyde CH PC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust operate?

The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061822.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3938423
Charity Number
1061822

Trustees

Lord Strathclyde Thomas Galloway Dunlop du Roy de Blicquy Strathclyde CH PC Chair
Amanda Thatcher
LORD ANDREW ROBERTS OF BELGRAVIA
Also governs 3 other charities
LORD POWELL OF BAYSWATER
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Deborah Anne Prentice
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Sharon Jayne Peacock
Also governs 2 other charities
Tamsin Melanie James
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

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