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Registered charity · No. 1168386CIOCounty Record Office

Archives West Midlands

Archives West Midlands is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in County Record Office.

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Archives West Midlands is a registered charity (number 1168386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £8,030 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Archives West Midlands?

Registered charity number
1168386
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
County Record Office
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£8,030

What does Archives West Midlands do?

Archives West Midlands is an independent, strategic partnership of archive services which aims to maximise the benefits of working together in terms of shared projects and funding opportunities. We aim to promote the importance of archives; support members to achieve accreditation and workforce development; explore a regional solution for digital preservation; develop a volunteer strategy.

What causes is Archives West Midlands registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Archives West Midlands yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Archives West Midlands is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Archives West Midlands a legitimate charity?
Yes. Archives West Midlands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168386) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Archives West Midlands's charity number?
Archives West Midlands's charity number is 1168386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168386?
Search 1168386 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Archives West Midlands do?
Archives West Midlands is an independent, strategic partnership of archive services which aims to maximise the benefits of working together in terms of shared projects and funding opportunities. We aim to promote the importance of archives; support members to achieve accreditation and workforce development; explore a regional solution for digital preservation; develop a volunteer strategy.
Does Archives West Midlands have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Archives West Midlands. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Archives West Midlands?
Archives West Midlands's website is https://archiveswestmidlands.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.