Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Friends of the Keep Archives is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Friends of the Keep Archives?
Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£13,320
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£16,486
Registered charity number
1159372
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Woollards Way
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Quick answer
The Friends of the Keep Archives (number 1159372) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Friends of the Keep Archives do?
The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science of East Sussex (including the City of Brighton and Hove) in particular by assisting in the use, maintenance and improvement of archive services at The Keep,Brighton BN1 9BP. This includes the promotion of archive services; raising funds in order to make grants; providing assistance; and stimulating public interest in the archives.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of the Keep Archives
Answers The Friends of the Keep Archives gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Friends of the Keep Archives as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Friends of the Keep Archives's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Keep Friends
Where it says it operates
East Sussex · Brighton and Hove
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Friends of the Keep Archives registered for?
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Is The Friends of the Keep Archives a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of the Keep Archives as a registered charity (number 1159372) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Friends of the Keep Archives's charity number?
The Friends of the Keep Archives's charity number is 1159372. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159372?
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What does The Friends of the Keep Archives do?
The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science of East Sussex (including the City of Brighton and Hove) in particular by assisting in the use, maintenance and improvement of archive services at The Keep,Brighton BN1 9BP. This includes the promotion of archive services; raising funds in order to make grants; providing assistance; and stimulating public interest in the archives.
Does The Friends of the Keep Archives have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Friends of the Keep Archives?
The Friends of the Keep Archives does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Friends of the Keep Archives?
The register records The Friends of the Keep Archives as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Friends of the Keep Archives's trustees paid?
The Friends of the Keep Archives's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Friends of the Keep Archives registered as a charity?
The Friends of the Keep Archives was entered on the register on 26 November 2014.