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Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust

Also known as: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust Fund, Rcvs Charitable Trust, Rcvs Knowledge, Rcvs Trust

The ambition of RCVS Knowledge is to become a global intermediary for evidence based veterinary knowledge by providing access to information that is of immediate value to practising veterinary professionals and directly contributes to evidence-based clinical decision-making.

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Activities & Mission

The ambition of RCVS Knowledge is to become a global intermediary for evidence based veterinary knowledge by providing access to information that is of immediate value to practising veterinary professionals and directly contributes to evidence-based clinical decision-making.

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
£1,313,664
Latest Expenditure
£1,996,700

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 148.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% 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 £947,523
Charitable Activities £222,055
Other Trading £1,750
Investments £142,336
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,951,676
Raising Funds £45,024
Governance £17,428
Grants to Institutions £100,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,313,664
£1,996,700£1,951,676£6,129,759£2,078,03122 / 237
2023
£1,574,121
£2,043,524£1,999,996£6,415,824£3,492,37322 / 227
2022
£1,607,903
£2,068,336£1,950,715£6,654,195£6,654,19522 / 52
2021
£1,400,314
£1,771,978£1,634,195£7,616,247£2,216,67817 / 0
2020
£973,591
£1,350,115£1,284,671£7,230,213£1,602,77315 / 51

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust

What does Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust do?

The ambition of RCVS Knowledge is to become a global intermediary for evidence based veterinary knowledge by providing access to information that is of immediate value to practising veterinary professionals and directly contributes to evidence-based clinical decision-making.

How much income did Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust report in 2024?

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust?

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust has a program ratio of 148.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% 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 Veterinary Surgeons Trust registered as a charity?

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1964 as charity number 230886. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust?

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust operate?

Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230886.

Details

Address
RCVS Trust
1 Hardwick Street
LONDON
EC1R 4RB
Registration Date
11 February 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230886
Charity Number
230886

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Trustees

Amanda Karen Coe MRCVS
Dr Alexandra Sarah Kearsley-Fleet
Dr David John Christopher Charles
Dr Sam Bescoby
Dr Timothy Daniel Heler Parkin
Lucie Victoria Goodwin MRCVS
Mary Louise Bawn
Also governs 1 other charity
Racheal Mary Marshall
Also governs 1 other charity
Sara Purdy
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Sim
Susan Paterson
Also governs 1 other charity
Terence Mark Knight
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust Fund
  • Rcvs Charitable Trust
  • Rcvs Knowledge
  • Rcvs Trust

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14 May 2026
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