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The Rothschild Archive Limited

To collect, preserve and make available for research the records of the activities of the Rothschild family, including financial and personal papers, chattels etc.

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Activities & Mission

To collect, preserve and make available for research the records of the activities of the Rothschild family, including financial and personal papers, chattels etc.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,601,648
Latest Expenditure
£1,574,267

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,556,912
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £44,736
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,534,910
Raising Funds £39,357
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,601,648
£1,574,267£1,534,910£26,956,834£35,0680 / 0
2023
£2,336,012
£1,577,183£1,539,087£26,370,045£26,370,0450 / 0
2022
£1,665,118
£1,671,665£1,630,909£25,732,720£43,2020 / 0
2021
£1,486,566
£1,468,009£1,433,786£23,982,071£64,4710 / 0
2020
£1,470,426
£1,464,543£1,431,612£22,786,219£22,786,2190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rothschild Archive Limited

What does The Rothschild Archive Limited do?

To collect, preserve and make available for research the records of the activities of the Rothschild family, including financial and personal papers, chattels etc.

How much income did The Rothschild Archive Limited report in 2024?

The Rothschild Archive Limited reported total income of £1.60m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rothschild Archive Limited?

The Rothschild Archive Limited has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rothschild Archive Limited registered as a charity?

The Rothschild Archive Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1999 as charity number 1075340. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Rothschild Archive Limited?

The Rothschild Archive Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARON ERIC ALAIN ROBERT DAVID DE ROTHSCHILD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rothschild Archive Limited operate?

The Rothschild Archive Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rothschild Archive Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Rothschild Archive Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075340.

Details

Address
THE ROTHSCHILD ARCHIVE
NEW COURT
ST SWITHINS LANE
LONDON
EC4N 8AL
Registration Date
4 May 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3956681
Charity Number
1075340

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Trustees

BARON ERIC ALAIN ROBERT DAVID DE ROTHSCHILD Chair
Anthony James de Rothschild
BARONESS ARIANE DE ROTHSCHILD
David Todd
Dr Paul-Andre Rosental
JOHN JASPER GRIMOND
JULIEN GABRIEL DE BEAUMARCHAIS
Kate Emma Rothschild
MR LIONEL DE ROTHSCHILD
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Hugh Tremayne Wrigley
THE HONORABLE EMMA GEORGINA ROTHSCHILD CMG

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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