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The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust

N M C T

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
802796
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed June 30, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 24, 1990
Legal form
Trust

Address

Address
P O Box 4291
Reading
RG8 9JA

Contact

Activities

The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust was set up in 1990 to provide financial assistance to owners and custodians in the UK in preserving the nation's written heritage. In addition to giving grants, we advise applicants on matters relating to potential applications, including specific preservation policies and strategies and to best practice in preservation.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public By The Provision Of Financial Assistance To Public Record Offices And Libraries In The United Kingdom And To Owners Of Manuscripts Resident In The United Kingdom Towards The Cost Of Conservation Of Manuscripts. (For Futher Details See Clause 5 Of Trust Deed).

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Area of benefit
United Kingdom
Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 June 30, 2026On time £228,355 £204,995
Dec. 31, 2024 June 16, 2025On time £175,980 £158,486
Dec. 31, 2023 June 10, 2024On time £199,563 £172,105
Dec. 31, 2022 June 29, 2023On time £182,121 £189,716
Dec. 31, 2021 July 28, 2022On time £129,122 £124,115
Dec. 31, 2020 Aug. 6, 2021 £184,745 £183,659

Trustees

Name Appointed
Professor David John Mckitterick (Chair) June 20, 2018
Dr NORMAN JAMES Dec. 1, 2014
Gabriel Mary Sewell June 20, 2023
Philip Tansey FCA Nov. 26, 2024
Victoria Kate Stevens ACR June 19, 2024