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Royal Humane Society

The Charity seeks out and reward those persons who:at personal risk, save or endeavour to save life by rescue, or;effect a successful resuscitation.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity seeks out and reward those persons who:at personal risk, save or endeavour to save life by rescue, or;effect a successful resuscitation.

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
£205,163
Latest Expenditure
£241,412

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£205,163
£241,4120 / 0
2023
£132,213
£175,5800 / 3
2022
£98,664
£143,8560 / 2
2021
£53,760
£138,5630 / 0
2020
£270,365
£123,4480 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Humane Society

What does Royal Humane Society do?

The Charity seeks out and reward those persons who:at personal risk, save or endeavour to save life by rescue, or;effect a successful resuscitation.

How much income did Royal Humane Society report in 2024?

Royal Humane Society reported total income of £205k and reported expenditure of £241k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Humane Society registered as a charity?

Royal Humane Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1964 as charity number 231469. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Royal Humane Society?

Royal Humane Society is governed by a board of 21 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN GRANDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Humane Society operate?

Royal Humane Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal Humane Society a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Humane Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231469.

Details

Address
Suite 40
Temple Chambers
3-7 Temple Avenue
LONDON
EC4Y 0HP
Registration Date
24 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
231469
Charity Number
231469

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Trustees

JOHN GRANDY Chair
Anna Blaxland
Diane Duke CVO DL
George Hawkins
Ian Dyson QPM
Justina Gilbert
KATE HOLT
Also governs 1 other charity
Luke Chauveau
LYNDA ROSE MBE
Mark Dunbar Dickson
Michael Bernard
Peter Dawson
Rowena Osborne
RUPERT NOVIS
Rupert Uloth
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharmaine Malik
Sheridan Swallow
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR NIGEL RALPH SOUTHWARD KCVO

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14 May 2026
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