Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)
Also known as: Royal Geographical Society
Advancement and promotion of geographical knowledge and understanding of the world, locally and globally: public engagement; education and outdoor learning; research; grants for research, expeditions, innovative teaching; information services and resources; policy, advocacy and media; active membership.
Activities & Mission
Advancement and promotion of geographical knowledge and understanding of the world, locally and globally: public engagement; education and outdoor learning; research; grants for research, expeditions, innovative teaching; information services and resources; policy, advocacy and media; active membership.
Grants
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £138,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 366). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £6,872,000 | £7,174,000 | £5,567,000 | £31,035,000 | £7,688,000 | 64 / 2500 |
| 2024 | £6,076,000 | £6,303,000 | £5,020,000 | £28,332,000 | £6,602,000 | 62 / 3000 |
| 2023 | £5,843,000 | £6,081,000 | £4,885,000 | £27,163,000 | £5,830,000 | 59 / 3000 |
| 2022 | £6,038,000 | £5,561,000 | £4,426,000 | £27,423,000 | £6,075,000 | 56 / 3000 |
| 2021 | £4,647,000 | £4,967,000 | £4,142,000 | £27,694,000 | £6,422,000 | 54 / 3000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)
What does Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) do?
Advancement and promotion of geographical knowledge and understanding of the world, locally and globally: public engagement; education and outdoor learning; research; grants for research, expeditions, innovative teaching; information services and resources; policy, advocacy and media; active membership.
How much income did Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) report in 2025?
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) reported total income of £6.87m and reported expenditure of £7.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)?
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) has a program ratio of 71.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 366 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) registered as a charity?
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1963 as charity number 208791. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)?
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) operate?
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208791.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal Geographical Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated