Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851
Also known as: 1851 Royal Commission
Awarding Research Fellowships, Industrial Fellowships, Industrial Design Studentships, Fellowships in Design and the Built Environment, Enterprise Fellowships, Technical Teaching Fellowships and Special Awards and administering its South Kensington estate all with the aim to increase the means of industrial education and extend the influence of science and art upon productive industry.
Activities & Mission
Awarding Research Fellowships, Industrial Fellowships, Industrial Design Studentships, Fellowships in Design and the Built Environment, Enterprise Fellowships, Technical Teaching Fellowships and Special Awards and administering its South Kensington estate all with the aim to increase the means of industrial education and extend the influence of science and art upon productive industry.
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 99% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Research 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,267,734 | £6,625,778 | £5,983,370 | £162,548,711 | £162,548,711 | 5 / 40 |
| 2023 | £2,565,941 | £5,723,796 | £4,957,163 | £143,838,891 | £143,838,891 | 5 / 33 |
| 2022 | £2,393,548 | £6,269,776 | £5,470,448 | £130,375,737 | £130,375,737 | 5 / 33 |
| 2021 | £2,259,666 | £5,182,525 | £4,538,642 | £150,029,559 | £150,029,559 | 5 / 32 |
| 2020 | £2,787,261 | £5,919,025 | £5,178,661 | £138,125,545 | £138,125,545 | 5 / 33 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851
What does Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 do?
Awarding Research Fellowships, Industrial Fellowships, Industrial Design Studentships, Fellowships in Design and the Built Environment, Enterprise Fellowships, Technical Teaching Fellowships and Special Awards and administering its South Kensington estate all with the aim to increase the means of industrial education and extend the influence of science and art upon productive industry.
How much income did Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 report in 2024?
Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 reported total income of £2.27m and reported expenditure of £6.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851?
Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 has a program ratio of 263.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 registered as a charity?
Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206123. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851?
Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Hon Professor Lord Ajay Kumar Kakkar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 operate?
Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206123.
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- 14 May 2026
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