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Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene

Also known as: Rstmh

The Society exists to promote and advance the study, control and prevention of diseases in man and other animals in the tropics; it publishes two scientific journals, runs a calendar of scientific meetings and runs a grants programme.

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Activities & Mission

The Society exists to promote and advance the study, control and prevention of diseases in man and other animals in the tropics; it publishes two scientific journals, runs a calendar of scientific meetings and runs a grants programme.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,194,328
Latest Expenditure
£2,132,425

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,840
Charitable Activities £2,132,338
Other Trading £0
Investments £54,260
Other Income £890

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,120,963
Raising Funds £11,462
Governance £16,708
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,194,328
£2,132,425£2,120,963£1,396,268£1,324,64913 / 200
2024
£1,895,470
£2,016,592£2,016,592£1,334,365£1,275,8658 / 150
2023
£1,559,922
£1,620,132£1,620,132£1,507,527£1,439,0276 / 20
2022
£1,363,558
£1,588,454£1,588,454£1,713,800£1,619,1827 / 22
2021
£1,022,737
£1,246,551£1,239,488£1,957,763£295,0458 / 1000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene

What does Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene do?

The Society exists to promote and advance the study, control and prevention of diseases in man and other animals in the tropics; it publishes two scientific journals, runs a calendar of scientific meetings and runs a grants programme.

How much income did Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene report in 2025?

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene?

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene registered as a charity?

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 February 2012 as charity number 1146162. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene?

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene operate?

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146162.

Details

Address
Ground Floor
Office Suite 1
21 John Street
LONDON
Registration Date
29 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026586
Charity Number
1146162

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Trustees

adam roberts
Dr Boakye Boatin
Dr Buddha Basnyat
Dr George Varghese
Dr james whitworth
Dr Olufemi Adewole Adewole
Dr Yusuff Adegboyega Yusuff FRSPH MPH
Professor Christopher Martin Parry
Professor David Mabey CBE
Professor Kathryn Maitland
Professor Margaret Gyapong
Professor Olaoluwa Pheabian Akinwale
sarah rafferty
Tijana Williams MBA MPHIL
Timothy Hazell
Wendy Harrison

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Rstmh

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