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.
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.
Grants
Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,250
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 731). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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
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 | £1,427,306 | £1,895,349 | £1,852,708 | £6,308,294 | £2,147,866 | 22 / 239 |
| 2024 | £1,313,664 | £1,996,700 | £1,951,676 | £6,129,759 | £2,078,031 | 22 / 237 |
| 2023 | £1,574,121 | £2,043,524 | £1,999,996 | £6,415,824 | £3,492,373 | 22 / 227 |
| 2022 | £1,607,903 | £2,068,336 | £1,950,715 | £6,654,195 | £6,654,195 | 22 / 52 |
| 2021 | £1,400,314 | £1,771,978 | £1,634,195 | £7,616,247 | £2,216,678 | 17 / 0 |
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 2025?
Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons Trust reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.90m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 129.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 731 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.
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Also Known As
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust Fund
- Rcvs Charitable Trust
- Rcvs Knowledge
- Rcvs Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated