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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,071,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,678,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,000
Charitable Activities £5,424,000
Other Trading £497,000
Investments £147,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,283,000
Raising Funds £395,000
Governance £124,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,071,000
£6,678,000£6,283,000£7,958,000£3,271,00062 / 0
2024
£5,790,000
£6,158,000£5,765,000£8,511,000£3,193,00068 / 0
2023
£5,593,000
£5,931,000£5,540,000£9,235,000£2,917,00064 / 0
2022
£5,146,000
£4,804,000£4,405,000£9,656,000£3,222,00051 / 60
2021
£4,959,000
£5,022,000£4,510,000£9,023,000£3,658,00056 / 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

Address
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SPEECH LANGUAGE TH
2-3 WHITE HART YARD
LONDON
SE1 1NX
Registration Date
10 August 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273724
Charity Number
273724

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Trustees

Anna Costello
Cara Bethell
Deanne Rennie
Eve Baird
Fiona Gardiner
Helen Robinson
Irma Donaldson
Jemma Haines MBE
Laura Mizzi
Lauren Edwards
Professor Marian Brady
Rebecca Sheeran
Ruth Crampton
Sandra Louise Robinson
Sundeep Sidhu

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • The College of Speech Therapists
  • College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Rcslt

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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