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The Royal Academy Of Arts

On 1 September 2009, all the assets, net liabilities and undertakings of the Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 212798, were transfered to The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, company number 6298947.From 1 September 2009 therefore, the activities of The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, are the promotion of Arts of Design through exhibitions and education.

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Activities & Mission

On 1 September 2009, all the assets, net liabilities and undertakings of the Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 212798, were transfered to The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, company number 6298947.From 1 September 2009 therefore, the activities of The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, are the promotion of Arts of Design through exhibitions and education.

Grants

The Royal Academy Of Arts makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£40,721,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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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
£37,128,000
Latest Expenditure
£40,721,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £17,699,000
Charitable Activities £8,077,000
Other Trading £11,127,000
Investments £225,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £29,615,000
Raising Funds £11,105,000
Governance £115,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,000

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
£37,128,000
£40,721,000£29,615,000£85,850,000£0334 / 0
2024
£38,106,000
£46,604,000£32,917,000£109,577,000£0334 / 8
2023
£43,830,000
£36,669,000£25,596,000£118,590,000£0320 / 6
2022
£43,383,560
£33,183,952£23,574,040£113,503,294£0303 / 13
2021
£36,728,751
£30,810,113£21,803,387£105,488,864£0312 / 148

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Academy Of Arts

What does The Royal Academy Of Arts do?

On 1 September 2009, all the assets, net liabilities and undertakings of the Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 212798, were transfered to The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, company number 6298947.From 1 September 2009 therefore, the activities of The Royal Academy of Arts, charity number 1125383, are the promotion of Arts of Design through exhibitions and education.

How much income did The Royal Academy Of Arts report in 2025?

The Royal Academy Of Arts reported total income of £37.13m and reported expenditure of £40.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Academy Of Arts registered as a charity?

The Royal Academy Of Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2008 as charity number 1125383. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Royal Academy Of Arts?

The Royal Academy Of Arts is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Academy Of Arts operate?

The Royal Academy Of Arts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Academy Of Arts a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Academy Of Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125383.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 August 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040548
Charity Number
1125383

Trustees

Alice Black
Alistair Summers
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Engi Meacock
Anthony Lewis Cohen
Eileen Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
Elsie Owusu
Fiona Banner RA
Hew Donald Joseph Locke OBE
Hurvin Linton Anderson
Katherine Fiona Jones RA
Michael Landy
Professor Farshid Moussavi
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Salter PRA
Also governs 2 other charities
Ryan Gander RA
Sir Christopher Mark Le Brun
Stephen Lyon Chambers
Wolfgang Tillmans

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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