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the national needlework archive

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The National Needlework Archive is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Southampton 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 NNA maintains a documentary and photographic record of textiles located in the community throughout the United Kingdom. The archive is used for research, and helps raise the profile and esteem of textiles housed in public, or semi-public places, and those owned by community groups or associations. It highlights the historical, sociological and design value of this vast resource of textile art.

Fundraising

See where The National Needlework Archive is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,147
Latest Expenditure
£19,155

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 157.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 157.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£12,147£19,1550 / 15
2023£12,541£21,6840 / 18
2022£34,482£41,7180 / 18
2021£40,097£16,3040 / 3
2020£46,392£13,2530 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers