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The Royal Academy Of Engineering

We deliver public benefit from excellence in engineering and technology.Our vision: Engineering and technology in the service of societyOur role: We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives.Our goals: Enabling a sustainable and innovative economy, harnessing technology to improve lives, and building an engineering community fit for the future

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Activities & Mission

We deliver public benefit from excellence in engineering and technology.Our vision: Engineering and technology in the service of societyOur role: We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives.Our goals: Enabling a sustainable and innovative economy, harnessing technology to improve lives, and building an engineering community fit for the future

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
£71,805,000
Latest Expenditure
£67,805,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,078,000
Charitable Activities £62,560,000
Other Trading £1,590,000
Investments £6,577,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £65,460,000
Raising Funds £2,212,000
Governance £128,838
Grants to Institutions £34,156,000
Other Expenditure £133,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£71,805,000
£67,805,000£65,460,000£224,390,000£5,006,000247 / 700
2024
£208,155,000
£60,289,000£58,440,000£220,143,000£5,133,000212 / 800
2023
£57,124,235
£57,622,139£55,924,047£66,819,148£2,444,000169 / 700
2022
£48,274,103
£48,846,187£47,523,849£70,663,766£4,144,000154 / 580
2021
£51,211,833
£54,506,449£53,401,426£68,411,117£4,051,000130 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Academy Of Engineering

What does The Royal Academy Of Engineering do?

We deliver public benefit from excellence in engineering and technology.Our vision: Engineering and technology in the service of societyOur role: We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives.Our goals: Enabling a sustainable and innovative economy, harnessing technology to improve lives, and building an engineering community fit for the future

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

The Royal Academy Of Engineering reported total income of £71.81m and reported expenditure of £67.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Royal Academy Of Engineering was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1985 as charity number 293074. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Royal Academy Of Engineering?

The Royal Academy Of Engineering is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Academy Of Engineering operate?

The Royal Academy Of Engineering operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Royal Academy Of Engineering a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Academy Of Engineering is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293074.

Details

Address
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
3-4 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
LONDON
SW1Y 5DG
Registration Date
22 November 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293074
Charity Number
293074

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Trustees

Dame Dawn Elizabeth Childs
Also governs 1 other charity
Dame Judith Hackitt DBE FREng
David Eyton CBE FREng
David Richard John Wright FREng
Dr Carolyn Jane Griffiths FREng
Dr John W Lazar CBE FREng
Dr Luisa Freitas dos Santos FREng
Dr Steve Denton FREng
Paul Taylor CBE FREng
Professor Arthur Kay DBE
Professor Dame Muffy Calder DBE
PROFESSOR NICHOLAS JENNINGS CB FRENG
Professor Richard Andrew Williams CBE FREng
PROFESSOR SARAH HAINSWORTH OBE FRENG

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