THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND)

Registration #1041063 · Registered

www.archives.org.uk

ara@archives.org.uk

The Keep Creech Castle TA1 2DX

88
out of 100
Platinum

Serves the needs of archives, archive conservation and records management services, of those who work with them, and of those who use them for work or recreation.

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About THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND)

THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1041063). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND) reported a total income of £686,291 and total expenditure of £726,688, a spending ratio of 106% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND) describes its activities as follows: Serves the needs of archives, archive conservation and records management services, of those who work with them, and of those who use them for work or recreation. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ASSOCIATION (UK AND IRELAND). No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health23 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 105.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£686,291£726,688106%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026