The Royal Anniversary Trust

To operate The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

Activities & Mission

To operate The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£397,157

Latest Expenditure

£713,936

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,080

Charitable Activities £150,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £99,931

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £785,614

Raising Funds £40,073

Governance £71,662

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.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£397,157	£713,936				0 / 175
2024	£710,011	£825,687	£785,614	£3,366,198	£3,366,198	4 / 250
2023	£949,531	£656,205	£627,515	£3,275,684	£3,275,684	3 / 300
2022	£154,155	£720,907				0 / 310
2021	£101,992	£349,277				0 / 310

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Anniversary Trust

What does The Royal Anniversary Trust do?

To operate The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

How much income did The Royal Anniversary Trust report in 2025?

The Royal Anniversary Trust reported total income of £397k and reported expenditure of £714k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Anniversary Trust?

The Royal Anniversary Trust has a program ratio of 110.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Anniversary Trust registered as a charity?

The Royal Anniversary Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 1990 as charity number 1000000. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Royal Anniversary Trust?

The Royal Anniversary Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Anniversary Trust operate?

The Royal Anniversary Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal Anniversary Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Anniversary Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000000.