Royal Television Society
Also known as: The Royal Television Society
The RTS furthers the public's understanding of television through its publications, web site and educational events organised nationally and through its Nations and Regions Centres. For full details see the RTS Annual Report.
Activities & Mission
The RTS furthers the public's understanding of television through its publications, web site and educational events organised nationally and through its Nations and Regions Centres. For full details see the RTS Annual Report.
Grants
Royal Television Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £5,767,552
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £5,722,573 | £5,767,552 | £3,254,661 | £8,996,997 | £8,635,171 | 24 / 2300 |
| 2024 | £5,130,618 | £5,022,651 | £2,771,492 | £8,887,234 | £8,469,774 | 22 / 1450 |
| 2023 | £5,137,293 | £4,574,657 | £2,540,635 | £8,316,201 | £8,161,383 | 19 / 1193 |
| 2022 | £4,241,710 | £3,656,783 | £2,215,207 | £7,465,237 | £7,316,857 | 17 / 1115 |
| 2021 | £2,296,547 | £2,781,417 | £1,619,756 | £7,600,524 | £7,433,151 | 15 / 850 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Television Society
What does Royal Television Society do?
The RTS furthers the public's understanding of television through its publications, web site and educational events organised nationally and through its Nations and Regions Centres. For full details see the RTS Annual Report.
How much income did Royal Television Society report in 2025?
Royal Television Society reported total income of £5.72m and reported expenditure of £5.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Television Society?
Royal Television Society has a program ratio of 56.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Television Society registered as a charity?
Royal Television Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1965 as charity number 313728. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Royal Television Society?
Royal Television Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Turton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Television Society operate?
Royal Television Society operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal Television Society a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Television Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313728.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Royal Television Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated