The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK Government and for England and Wales. It serves as the guardian of the nation's documents and provides expert advice on information and records management. As a non-ministerial department, its primary responsibilities include the selection, preservation, and availability of government records.
The institution's collection comprises approximately 11 million records spanning 1,000 years of history. This vast archive is housed at its site in Kew, Richmond. Its operational scope falls within the Government, Cultural Heritage, and Information Management sectors.
The organisation operates under a strategic vision titled 'Archives for Everyone 2023-27'. This plan articulates aims for the institution to be an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and disruptive cultural entity.
