The Magic Attic Archives
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1094124
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 10, 2002
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- The Coalfield And Pottery Areas In South Derbyshire, North West Leistershire And East Staffordshire
Address
- Address
- Magic Attic Archives
c/o Sharpes Pottery Museum
West Street
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 9DG
Contact
- Phone
- 01283 819020
- [email protected]
- Website
magicattic.org.uk
Activities
Provides newspaper archives for research etc, other local archives, companies, industrial info, photographs (35000) and approx 1000 maps. We sell our own local history books (produced in house) to raise funds to operate, provide schools with local history information in classes. We provide a free entry reading room for visitors and other local groups.
Objects: To Preserve And Promote The Heritage Of The Coalfield And Pottery Areas In South Derbyshire, North West Leicestershire And East Staffordshire Area By:1) To Maintain, Conserve And Supplement To The Existing Historical Archive Of Documents, Photographs, Letters, Maps, Newspapers, Books And Other Records In The Area Of Benefit.2) To Provide And Maintain Facilities For The Public To Research All Aspects Of History In The Area Of Benefit.3) To Advance The Historical Education Of The Public In The Area Of Benefit By Organising Exhibitions, Lecture, Talks, Presentations And Conferences.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £9,697 | £8,657 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £8,900 | £13,320 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £8,725 | £8,407 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £12,530 | £6,502 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £5,812 | £12,282 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Ron Causer (Chair) | July 23, 2013 |
| Beryl Irene Tunstall | Feb. 1, 2014 |
| Clyde Dissington | |
| Colin Edward Harvey | |
| Eric Tunstall | Feb. 1, 2014 |
| Jacqueline Jones | |
| Jane Willder Bsc | |
| Keith Foster | Jan. 1, 2003 |
| Mark Scott Rowe | July 23, 2013 |
| Martin John Wroughton | July 23, 2013 |
| Margaret Ann Ford | Oct. 30, 2025 |
| Valerie Wood |