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the national manuscripts conservation trust

The charity supports other defined groups. The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Reading and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.


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 National Manuscripts Conservation Trust was set up in 1990 to provide financial assistance to owners and custodians in the UK in preserving the nation's written heritage. In addition to giving grants, we advise applicants on matters relating to potential applications, including specific preservation policies and strategies and to best practice in preservation.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£175,980
Latest Expenditure
£158,486

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£175,980£158,4860 / 0
2023£199,563£172,1050 / 5
2022£182,121£189,7160 / 5
2021£129,122£124,1150 / 4
2020£184,745£183,6590 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers