UK grants and fundersThe Friends of the National Archives CIO grants and how to apply
Central government / ALB · Charity no. 1185971
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The Friends of the National Archives CIO is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1185971. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “Advancing the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively by promoting, supporting and assisting TheNational Archives in the following ways:(1) Preserving and improving public access to documents that are of national,cultural, academic and historical importance;(2) Educating the public about the…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively by promoting, supporting and assisting the National Archives in the following ways:(1) Preserving and improving public access to documents that are of National, cultural, academic and historical…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £20.9k and spending of £11.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.9k
Latest spending
£11.8k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £20.9k | £11.8k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.7k | £14k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £26k | £16.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £24.8k | £35.4k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £36.1k | £36.2k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively by promoting, supporting and assisting the National Archives in the following ways:(1) Preserving and improving public access to documents that are of National, cultural, academic and historical importance;(2) Educating the public about the documents and records held by the National Archives.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Also known as
- Ftna
- Trustees
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What The Friends of the National Archives CIO funds
The Friends of the National Archives CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £114k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of the National Archives CIO
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the National Archives CIO in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (ftna.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Friends of the National Archives CIO
Is The Friends of the National Archives CIO open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the National Archives CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Friends of the National Archives CIO fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Does The Friends of the National Archives CIO give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the National Archives CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of the National Archives CIO give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of the National Archives CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.9k a year.
How large is The Friends of the National Archives CIO?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the National Archives CIO reported income of £20.9k and spending of £11.8k.
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