The National Jazz Archive
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by encouraging and fostering the understanding, knowledge, appreciation and development of jazz and associated forms of music and culture.
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by encouraging and fostering the understanding, knowledge, appreciation and development of jazz and associated forms of music and culture.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — National Jazz Archive (organisation 327894)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £106,342 | £125,119 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £125,610 | £86,557 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Jazz Archive
What does The National Jazz Archive do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by encouraging and fostering the understanding, knowledge, appreciation and development of jazz and associated forms of music and culture.
How much income did The National Jazz Archive report in 2025?
The National Jazz Archive reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £125k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The National Jazz Archive registered as a charity?
The National Jazz Archive was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2021 as charity number 1195381. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The National Jazz Archive?
The National Jazz Archive is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark David Kass. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Jazz Archive operate?
The National Jazz Archive operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Jazz Archive a registered charity?
Yes — The National Jazz Archive is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195381.
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