Royal Society Of Sculptors
Also known as: Royal British Society of Sculptors, Royal Society of British Sculptors, R B S
Established over 100 years ago, the Society promotes excellence in the art and practice of sculpture. It aims to inspire, inform and engage everyone with sculpture and to support sculptors' development of their practice to the highest professional standards.
Activities & Mission
Established over 100 years ago, the Society promotes excellence in the art and practice of sculpture. It aims to inspire, inform and engage everyone with sculpture and to support sculptors' development of their practice to the highest professional standards.
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 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £536,992 | £447,374 | £447,374 | £2,205,314 | £244,483 | 4 / 1 |
| 2023 | £410,087 | £407,663 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £602,183 | £289,072 | £265,696 | £2,113,272 | £120,000 | 4 / 2 |
| 2021 | £651,761 | £314,008 | £291,614 | £1,800,161 | £60,000 | 5 / 3 |
| 2020 | £356,804 | £297,255 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Society Of Sculptors
What does Royal Society Of Sculptors do?
Established over 100 years ago, the Society promotes excellence in the art and practice of sculpture. It aims to inspire, inform and engage everyone with sculpture and to support sculptors' development of their practice to the highest professional standards.
How much income did Royal Society Of Sculptors report in 2024?
Royal Society Of Sculptors reported total income of £537k and reported expenditure of £447k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Society Of Sculptors?
Royal Society Of Sculptors has a program ratio of 83.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Society Of Sculptors registered as a charity?
Royal Society Of Sculptors was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1963 as charity number 212513. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Royal Society Of Sculptors?
Royal Society Of Sculptors is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Ford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Society Of Sculptors operate?
Royal Society Of Sculptors operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Royal Society Of Sculptors a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Society Of Sculptors is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212513.
Details
LONDON
SW7 3RA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal British Society of Sculptors
- Royal Society of British Sculptors
- R B S
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated