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UNTOLD: The Collections & Archives Ltd

Registered

Charity no. 110361 Company no. 712099 Date registered. 19/11/2024

Public benefits

Purpose a) Through the increased access to a unique collection and archive, the direct benefits which flow from this purpose are whole community ownership of three and a half centuries of a vibrant and enduring heritage that will challenge divisive mythologies and foster unity and cohesion within the community. Furthermore, the Charity will ensure

the long-term sustainable management of the collection for future generations. Increased access will make a significant contribution to the mental health and well-being of the veteran and their family groups. b)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include increased access to and understanding of a) the experience of the Irish in the British Army and b) the buildings in which their collections are held. These benefits are demonstrated through a) feedback from those accessing the collection or interacting with educational programming, for example ease of access, quality of offering (qualitative) b) number of individuals/groups accessing the collection or taking part in educational activity (quantitative) c) range of community groups represented (qualitative) d) increased diversity in individual user nationality, demographic and cultural background e) annual reviews of collection condition and interpretation. All data will be collated in the Charity’s Annual Report, publicly accessible, and ongoing evaluation will be reviewed at quarterly meetings. There is no anticipated harm arising from any of the purposes. The charity’s beneficiaries are a) learners b) the academic community c) the general public (local and international visitors) d) veterans and serving soldiers and e) their families. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.

What your organisation does

UNTOLD: The Collection & Archive has been established to hold and make accessible the collections and archives of the Irish soldier in the British Army. This is an all island story, and stretches back to the 17th Century. The Trust preserves this rich heritage, making it accessible for educational purposes, including academic and family research,

and life-long learning. Loans from the collection are facilitated to other appropriate organisations in line with the Trust's Collection Management Policy.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Voluntary and community sector

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • General charitable purposes
  • Research/evaluation

Charitable purposes

2.1 The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit and are specifically restricted to: (a) the advancement of culture and heritage, and in particular but not exclusively culture and heritage relating to The Collection and Archive of the Royal Irish Regiment, The Inniskillings Museum, The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, The Royal Irish Regiment Museum (Ballymena), The Royal Ulster Rifles Museum, and the North Irish Horse Collection or which otherwise relates to Irish service in the British Army and of the Irish regiments of the British Army and those who served in them in order to preserve their traditions and military heritage, and honour and communicate their history; (b) the advancement of education, and in particular but not exclusively education relating to the history, culture and heritage relating to The Collection and Archive of the Royal Irish Regiment, The Inniskillings Museum, The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, The Royal Irish Regiment Museum (Ballymena), The Royal Ulster Rifles Museum, and the North Irish Horse Collection or which otherwise relates to Irish service in the British Army and of the Irish regiments of the British Army and those who served in them in order to foster learning and understanding among the community and promote military scholarship, in each case through holding and conserving collections, artefacts, archives, property and heritage materials and making them available for the benefit and enjoyment of the community and by such other means as the Trustees see fit.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 7 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07746001642

Public address

  • Dr Laura Patrick, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FE

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Mike Stewart
Dr Laura Patrick
Mr Charles Plunket
Mr Gavin Glass Mbe Td
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Charles Bennett Ud
Mr Richard Doherty Firso, Mrhists
Vikki Mccartney

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • In The Uk