THE ROTHSCHILD ARCHIVE LIMITED
To collect, preserve and make available for research the records of the activities of the Rothschild family, including financial and personal papers, chattels etc.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £26,956,834, with unrestricted reserves of only £35,068. The Directors consider that no target is necessary for free reserves because running costs are secured from N M Rothschild & Sons, and the free reserve funds are adequate to support the small number of transactions each year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Archive is supported by a number of businesses and foundations controlled by members of the Rothschild family. It does not carry out any fundraising activity in order to raise funds from the general public.”
“The Directors consider that no target is necessary for free reserves. Running costs are secured from N M Rothschild & Sons and the free reserve funds are adequate to support the small number of transactions each year.” — page 6
“Rothschild & Co Wealth Management (UK) Limited Investment management fees paid (39,357)”
“Rothschild & Co Bank International Limited Cash and cash equivalents 392,414” — page 28
“Rothschild & Co Wealth Management (UK) Limited Investment management fees paid (39,357)”
“Rothschild & Co Bank International Limited Cash and cash equivalents 392,414” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- BARON ERIC ALAIN ROBERT DAVID DE ROTHSCHILDchair
- Anthony James de Rothschild
- BARONESS ARIANE DE ROTHSCHILD
- David Todd
- Dr Paul-Andre Rosental
- JOHN JASPER GRIMOND
- JULIEN GABRIEL DE BEAUMARCHAIS
- Kate Emma Rothschild
- MR LIONEL DE ROTHSCHILD
- Nicholas Hugh Tremayne Wrigley
- THE HONORABLE EMMA GEORGINA ROTHSCHILD CMG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | — | — |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is THE ROTHSCHILD ARCHIVE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £26,956,834, with unrestricted reserves of only £35,068. The Directors consider that no target is necessary for free reserves because running costs are secured from N M Rothschild & Sons, and the free reserve funds are adequate to support the small number of transactions each year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £116k |
| THE WOODLAND TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| HUBBUB FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £253 |
Charities like this
- THE BARING ARCHIVE LIMITED
- Rothesay Foundation
- ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- YEHUDA & MOSHE LIMITED
- ALEXANDER SHTIEBEL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROTHSCHILD ARCHIVE LIMITED | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BARING ARCHIVE LIMITED | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Rothesay Foundation | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | £350k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YEHUDA & MOSHE LIMITED | £595k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |