In 2019 we set out our vision to become the 21st Century national archive.
We knew that this would not happen overnight, and that it would take time, focus, effort and daring.
We laid out our four-year plan to:
- Change the culture and approach of The National Archives so that in all we do we better reflect and represent the society we serve
- Curate unique national moments of public inspiration and participation, including through the launch of the 1921 Census – the UK’s largest ever online release of historical records
- Create new, inclusive and exciting spaces, physical and virtual, in which people can encounter our collection afresh – partnering with The National Archives Trust to widen the public experience and understanding of archives and our history
- Lead the archives sector to fulfil the vision set out in Archives Unlocked, promoting our shared values of trust, enrichment and openness
- Generate from our collection and expertise the cutting-edge research opportunities and commercial offers that will realise value and open out more of our collection
- Secure the future of the Government record as an essential resource for public servants and the people – providing legal certainty through legislation.gov.uk and historical perspective through our collection
- Lead the world in reimagining archival practice for the 21st century, pioneering new and ethical approaches to appraisal and selection, description, digital preservation and access.