The Mass Observation Archive
The Mass Observation Archive is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in The University Library.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1179673
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- The University Library
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £164,669
- Website
- www.massobs.org.uk
What the charity does
The Mass Observation Archive (MOA) specialises in material about everyday life in Britain. It contains papers generated by the original MO social research organisation (1937 to early 1950s), and newer material collected continuously since 1981 (Mass Observation Project). MOA is a charitable trust in the care of the University of Sussex. It is housed at The Keep.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Mass Observation Archive a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Mass Observation Archive is a registered charity (number 1179673) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Mass Observation Archive do?
- The Mass Observation Archive (MOA) specialises in material about everyday life in Britain. It contains papers generated by the original MO social research organisation (1937 to early 1950s), and newer material collected continuously since 1981 (Mass Observation Project). MOA is a charitable trust in the care of the University of Sussex. It is housed at The Keep.
- How can I donate to The Mass Observation Archive?
- The Mass Observation Archive's website is http://www.massobs.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.