The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (Black Cultural Archives) Limited
Analysis
The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (Black Cultural Archives) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03113148). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (Black Cultural Archives) Limited reported income of £545k and spending of £732k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £936k to £545k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The African People's Historical Monument Foundation (Black Cultural Archives) Limited sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Pound Arts Trust Limited (£545k), Association for Art History (£545k) and Georgian Theatre (Richmond) Trust Ltd (£544k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 71%, charitable activities 16% and trading 12%. Charitable activities took 76% of spending and raising funds 2.1%. Reserves of £310k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 19 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 71%
- Charitable activities 16%
- Trading 12%
- Investments 0.7%
In the charity's own words
Black Cultural Archives collects and preserves documents, artefacts and other material that reflects the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in Britain and the African diaspora. Using our collection, we promote the teaching, learning and understanding of their contribution to British life and history through our exhibitions, learning and public programmes and events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pound Arts Trust Limited | Corsham | £545k |
| Association for Art History | London | £545k |
| Georgian Theatre (Richmond) Trust Ltd | North Yorkshire | £544k |
| Take Art Limited | Somerset | £547k |