Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited
Also known as: Rac Foundation for Motoring and the Environment Limited, Rac Foundation for Motoring Limited, Rac Foundation, Rac Foundation for Motoring
THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB FOUNDATION FOR MOTORING IS A TRANSPORT POLICY AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION WHICH EXPLORES ISSUES RELATING TO ROADS AND THEIR USERS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES INDEPENDENT AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH WITH WHICH IT PROMOTES INFORMED DEBATE AND ADVOCATES POLICY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESPONSIBLE MOTORIST. .
Activities & Mission
THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB FOUNDATION FOR MOTORING IS A TRANSPORT POLICY AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION WHICH EXPLORES ISSUES RELATING TO ROADS AND THEIR USERS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES INDEPENDENT AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH WITH WHICH IT PROMOTES INFORMED DEBATE AND ADVOCATES POLICY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESPONSIBLE MOTORIST. .
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £772,412 | £1,120,838 | £1,027,487 | £39,921,944 | £4,982,864 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £771,400 | £977,337 | £891,008 | £36,591,735 | £4,768,650 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £993,553 | £1,009,954 | £927,236 | £34,410,170 | £4,424,540 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £481,672 | £995,960 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £579,861 | £1,150,666 | £988,665 | £36,877,025 | £4,190,147 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited
What does Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited do?
THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB FOUNDATION FOR MOTORING IS A TRANSPORT POLICY AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION WHICH EXPLORES ISSUES RELATING TO ROADS AND THEIR USERS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES INDEPENDENT AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH WITH WHICH IT PROMOTES INFORMED DEBATE AND ADVOCATES POLICY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESPONSIBLE MOTORIST. .
How much income did Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited report in 2025?
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited reported total income of £772k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited?
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited has a program ratio of 133.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited registered as a charity?
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1991 as charity number 1002705. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited?
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neville Jackson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited operate?
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002705.
Details
LONDON
SW1Y 5HS
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rac Foundation for Motoring and the Environment Limited
- Rac Foundation for Motoring Limited
- Rac Foundation
- Rac Foundation for Motoring
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated