[3] The archive, overseen by the trust, includes a collection of over 400 topical and religious documentaries spanning over 30 years.

[5] Primarily run by Catholic priests, the film company produced a religious programme, titled Radharc, which was broadcast on RTÉ Television for 35 years.

[8] From 1997, the focus of the Radharc Trust changed from producing new programming to a "mandate to preserve and promote both the substance of the programmes and the values they championed".

[10][11] The archive contains over 400 documentary films, recorded over several decades, as well as associated documentation, research materials and correspondence.

[15] Founded in 2002, these awards are given to the producers of documentary films which reflect the "spirit of Radharc" and deal with social justice, morality or faith-related topics.