# Archive sector

The National Archives holds leadership responsibilities for the archive sector
in England. Find guidance on running an archive, apply for funding, book a place
at one of our training events, and more.

* ## [About our archive sector leadership](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/about-our-leadership/)

  ![Two people facing each other across a desk. One is sitting, pointing at a computer monitor, while the person facing them is standing and smiling.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/About_us_-_General_s_MKwsopg.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Discover how we work with the archive sector, including our leadership role,
  strategic vision and partnerships.
* ## [Guidance for running an archive](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/guidance/)

  ![Close-up of a pair of hands, wearing purple latex gloves. They are holding a photo film holder in their left hand, and fitting a strip of photo negatives into the holder with their right.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/Careers_in_archives__hRSU02J.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Read guidance on running your archive, managing collections and engaging
  audiences.
* ## [Legislation around archives](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/legislation-around-archives/)

  ![Two people carefully handling an historic official document, as they retrieve it from the drawer of a plan chest.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/Legislation_-_TheRoy_6E55WTt.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Learn about UK legislation that relates to archives, including Places of
  Deposit, copyright and data protection.
* ## [Archive Service Accreditation](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/archive-service-accreditation/)

  ![Four men and one woman, all in formal attire, pose for a photo. The woman is holding a certificate.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/archive-service-accredit.fef5f97c.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Archive Service Accreditation is the UK-wide standard for archive services. Find
  out more about it and apply.
* ## [Grants and funding for archives](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/grants-and-funding-for-archives/)

  ![An artwork of pink and white flowers with green leaves on a teal background, in a bound volume resting on a grey cushion.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/Archives_being_exami_AhE53gm.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  We offer a range of funding opportunities to support the archive sector. Find
  out more and apply.
* ## [Archive sector data we manage](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/archive-sector-data-we-manage/)

  ![Two people sat side-by-side at a desk, looking at a computer monitor.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/Finding_records_in_D_nNwQ5N3.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  We provide online access to catalogue and organisational data from across the
  archive sector.
* ## [Archive sector training and events](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/training-and-events/)

  ![Side-on view of two people standing across a desk from each other. One of them is passing document scrolls to the other person.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/Traning_and_events_-_8ijca1C.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  We offer training and events to help people working in the archive sector to
  develop their knowledge and skills.
* ## [Archive sector networks](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/archive-sector-networks/)

  ![Three people stood around a table, looking at posters that are laid on the table.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/archive_sector_netwo_Ba5UXEE.6ff0178f.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Join an archive network or specialist interest group.
* ## [Careers in archives](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/careers-in-archives/)

  ![Two people – one on a stepladder – working on a wall display. The display has a woven background, and features cut-out illustrations of five people.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/careers_in_archives__tBr60bK.2e16d0ba.fill-600x400.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg)

  Find out more about working in archives, apprenticeships, and our archive
  workforce strategy.

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