Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health
Also known as: College of Paediatrics and Child Health
The College aims to promote high quality, effective and efficient health services for children and young people, their parents and other carers, delivered by appropriately trained and experienced doctors. The College works with all health carers of children to improve the overall physical, mental and emotional health of children and young people in the UK and elsewhere.
Activities & Mission
The College aims to promote high quality, effective and efficient health services for children and young people, their parents and other carers, delivered by appropriately trained and experienced doctors. The College works with all health carers of children to improve the overall physical, mental and emotional health of children and young people in the UK and elsewhere.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,435,000 | £20,750,000 | £20,542,000 | £23,424,000 | £7,815,000 | 198 / 4000 |
| 2023 | £17,624,000 | £19,100,000 | £19,004,000 | £22,470,000 | £3,990,000 | 190 / 4000 |
| 2022 | £17,713,000 | £15,765,000 | £15,513,000 | £24,060,000 | £4,947,000 | 190 / 4000 |
| 2021 | £16,350,000 | £14,597,000 | £14,431,000 | £22,320,000 | £920,000 | 178 / 4000 |
| 2020 | £15,350,000 | £15,613,000 | £13,790,000 | £20,312,000 | £378,000 | 184 / 2900 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health
What does Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health do?
The College aims to promote high quality, effective and efficient health services for children and young people, their parents and other carers, delivered by appropriately trained and experienced doctors. The College works with all health carers of children to improve the overall physical, mental and emotional health of children and young people in the UK and elsewhere.
How much income did Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health report in 2024?
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health reported total income of £21.43m and reported expenditure of £20.75m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health?
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health registered as a charity?
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1996 as charity number 1057744. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health?
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanne Mary Shaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health operate?
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health operates across 11 areas, including Burma, Ghana, Ireland and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health a registered charity?
Yes — Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057744.
Details
CHILD HEALTH
5-11 THEOBALDS ROAD
LONDON
WC1X 8SH
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- 14 May 2026
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