The Friends of The National Archives help fund many new projects at Kew, and it is the Friends’ fundraising that helps to preserve our archival heritage.

Join us as a Member

Membership subscriptions have traditionally formed the major part of the income of the Friends through those who wish to beconme members and show their ongoing support for the work of The National Archives.

Make a Donation

Each year many individuals, including members and Kew visitors, make named or anonymous donations. Named donations when associated with a Gift Aid Declaration, are increased by up to 25% at no cost to the taxpaying donor.

It is now possible to donate to the Friends by using our online payment facility via PayPal, using either your PayPal account or a debit or credit card.

To make a donation now, please click on the “Donate” button below. It will take you to a PayPal page where you can select the method of payment and and enter the amount of your donation.

If you are able to complete a Gift Aid declaration, please download and complete a Gift Aid Declaration form.

Please return the form by attaching it to an email and sending to membership@ftna.org.uk or by posting it to:

Membership Secretary
The Friends of The National Archives
c/o CEE
The National Archives
Kew, Richmond
Surrey, TW9 4DU

There are other ways to support the Friends. These include:

Register for EasyFundraising

The Friends of The National Archives is registered with Easy Fundraising. This organisation has agreements with over 7500 major retailers. These retailers (at no cost to the purchasers) pay a percentage of your purchase price to the Friends, if we are nominated as your charity of choice. Full details of what to do are on the EasyFundraising sheet available by downloading an Easy Fundraising sheet (Word document).

Leave a Legacy

By leaving FTNA a gift in your will, you can help ensure that our support of The National Archives is extended. There are a number of different ways to give through your will and your donation will be exempt from Inheritance Tax. For more information please download the Friends Legacy Leaflet here (PDF). This was updated in July 2021.

Many thanks for your support.