Statutory Duties
The National Heritage Act 1983 lays down that the Trustees must:
- care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections
- secure that the objects are exhibited to the public
- secure that the objects are available for study and research
- maintain a record relating to their collections, to arms and armour in general and to the Tower
- generally promote the public’s enjoyment and understanding of arms and armour
To help fulfil these duties the Act says that the Trustees may:
- provide education, instruction and advice
- enter into contracts and other agreements
- acquire and dispose of land and property
- charge for admission to their collections displayed outside the Tower
- make limited disposals from their collections
- lend and borrow objects
The Royal Armouries Mission Statement
In 2007 the Board adopted a new mission statement to guide the work of both Trustees and staff:
To harness the reputation and relationships of our organisation, the talents of our team and the power of our brand to promote greater safety in all walks of life.