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The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust

The Trust exists to advance the education of the public by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Churchill Archive and by making it available for the purposes of research and viewing.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust exists to advance the education of the public by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Churchill Archive and by making it available for the purposes of research and viewing.

Grants

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£70,656
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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
£78,833
Latest Expenditure
£70,656

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 89.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£78,833
£70,6560 / 0
2024
£83,499
£87,4520 / 0
2023
£80,162
£84,5140 / 0
2022
£20,413
£66,4340 / 0
2021
£57,621
£61,2340 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust

What does The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust do?

The Trust exists to advance the education of the public by acquiring, holding, restoring and maintaining the Churchill Archive and by making it available for the purposes of research and viewing.

How much income did The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust report in 2025?

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £71k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust registered as a charity?

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1995 as charity number 1045646. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust?

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Paul Boateng PC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust operate?

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045646.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 April 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1045646
Charity Number
1045646

Trustees

Lord Paul Boateng PC Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Jessica Pearsall Hall
Dr William Frame
Professor Deborah Anne Prentice
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Sharon Jayne Peacock
Robert John Ketteridge
Tamsin Melanie James
Also governs 2 other charities

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