Centre for Scientific Archives @ The Science Museum
The Centre for Scientific Archives @ The Science Museum (CSA) is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to preserving the nation's scientific heritage. Registered as charity number 1138303, it operates under the umbrella of the Science Museum Group, focusing on the cataloguing, conservation, and accessibility of archival materials related to UK scientists and scientific achievements[1][4].

History and Operations
Established as part of efforts to safeguard scientific legacy, the CSA collaborates closely with the Science Museum's Dana Research Centre and Library in London, which provides access to archives, rare books, and digital resources on the history of science, technology, and medicine[2]. The organisation also works with the Science Museum’s archive facility at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, near Swindon, where extensive collections are stored[2].

Collections and Accessibility
The CSA’s archival activities include managing personal papers, institutional records, and other materials that document scientific progress. Researchers can access physical holdings through the Dana Research Centre and Library’s reading room, which houses over 6,900 open-shelf books, and explore digital resources via the Science Museum’s online catalogues[2][4].

Governance
Registered as a private limited company (07090482) under guarantee without share capital, the CSA operates with a focus on archival activities classified under SIC code 91012[5]. Its governance structure ensures compliance with charitable and corporate regulations while supporting the Science Museum’s mission to promote public understanding of science[4][5].

[1] https://centreforscientificarchives.co.uk [2] https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/researchers/dana-research-centre-and-library [3] https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/home [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/4049829/what-who-how-where [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07090482