Archived records
National Collections Strategy
The National Collections Strategy is an initiative to identify where the documentary heritage of England and Wales is under represented or not represented in archives and to address the reasons why. Its aim is to ensure that the records of key events, of the lives and activities of individuals and communities and of public, private and charitable organisations are kept in the right places, efficiently and effectively preserved, and made easily available and widely accessible.
Through collaborative partnerships, The National Archives will provide a framework of support, help and guidance in developing individual archive strategies across different sectors, themes and formats.
A consultative panel of representatives from archival and other relevant bodies has been established to oversee the implementation of the National Collections Strategy and to continue the work of the now dissolved National Collections Strategy Board. The panel first convened on 9 July 2008 and meets every six months. Its Terms of Reference are as follows:
• To represent the interests of collecting bodies and other stakeholder organisations and institutions across England and Wales.
• To act as advocate for the National Collections Strategy and individual strategies as appropriate.
• To agree and prioritise individual collection strategies.
• To advise on the membership of strategy steering groups.
• To review progress against implementation plans and advise on remedial action where necessary.
• To offer informed advice based on expertise, skills and knowledge.
