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the mass observation archive

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Mass Observation Archive is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in BRIGHTON and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Mass Observation Archive (MOA) specialises in material about everyday life in Britain. It contains papers generated by the original MO social research organisation (1937 to early 1950s), and newer material collected continuously since 1981 (Mass Observation Project). MOA is a charitable trust in the care of the University of Sussex. It is housed at The Keep.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£207,271
Latest Expenditure
£152,912

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£207,271£152,9120 / 10
2023£292,464£157,2350 / 5
2022£214,985£123,6570 / 10
2021£105,839£122,5110 / 3
2020£87,459£105,3730 / 5

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Details

Address
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
FALMER
BRIGHTON
BN1 9QL
Registration Date
28 August 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5122611
Charity Number
1179673

Trustees

Jane Louise Harvell
SIMON GARFIELD
Dr Michelle Johansen
Professor Lucy Noakes
John Brewer
Prof Ben Highmore
Hester Barron Professor
Dr Fiona Courage
Megan Sweeney
Scarlett O'Malley

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