Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists
Also known as: The College of Speech and Language Therapists, The College of Speech Therapists, College of Speech and Language Therapists, Rcslt
RCSLT is a professional membership body which promotes for the public benefit the art and science of speech and language therapy, meaning the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties. It represents its members by the provision of a range of membership services, lobbying and networking activities. It issues professional guidance & undertakes research.
Activities & Mission
RCSLT is a professional membership body which promotes for the public benefit the art and science of speech and language therapy, meaning the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties. It represents its members by the provision of a range of membership services, lobbying and networking activities. It issues professional guidance & undertakes research.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,071,000 | £6,678,000 | £6,283,000 | £7,958,000 | £3,271,000 | 62 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,790,000 | £6,158,000 | £5,765,000 | £8,511,000 | £3,193,000 | 68 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,593,000 | £5,931,000 | £5,540,000 | £9,235,000 | £2,917,000 | 64 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,146,000 | £4,804,000 | £4,405,000 | £9,656,000 | £3,222,000 | 51 / 60 |
| 2021 | £4,959,000 | £5,022,000 | £4,510,000 | £9,023,000 | £3,658,000 | 56 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists
What does Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists do?
RCSLT is a professional membership body which promotes for the public benefit the art and science of speech and language therapy, meaning the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties. It represents its members by the provision of a range of membership services, lobbying and networking activities. It issues professional guidance & undertakes research.
How much income did Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists report in 2025?
Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists reported total income of £6.07m and reported expenditure of £6.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists?
Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists has a program ratio of 103.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists registered as a charity?
Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1977 as charity number 273724. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists?
Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists operate?
Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists a registered charity?
Yes — Royal College Of Speech And Language Therapists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273724.
Details
2-3 WHITE HART YARD
LONDON
SE1 1NX
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Also Known As
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- Rcslt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated