The National Archives Trust
The National Archives Trust seeks to further public education and engagement with records held at The National Archives and other archives.
Activities & Mission
The National Archives Trust seeks to further public education and engagement with records held at The National Archives and other archives.
Grants
The National Archives Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £110,500
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £537,595 | £222,336 | £110,500 | £647,940 | £112,522 | 1 / 0 |
| 2025 | £374,186 | £325,509 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £177,230 | £308,507 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £498,064 | £226,325 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £199,898 | £176,585 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Archives Trust
What does The National Archives Trust do?
The National Archives Trust seeks to further public education and engagement with records held at The National Archives and other archives.
How much income did The National Archives Trust report in 2026?
The National Archives Trust reported total income of £538k and reported expenditure of £222k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The National Archives Trust registered as a charity?
The National Archives Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2020 as charity number 1187839. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The National Archives Trust?
The National Archives Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marc Andre Lorin Polonsky. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Archives Trust operate?
The National Archives Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Archives Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The National Archives Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187839.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated