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.

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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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£580,009

Latest Expenditure

£1,011,497

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 151.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% 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 £465,650

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £20,115

Investments £94,244

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £878,999

Raising Funds £132,498

Governance £95,698

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 2026.

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
2026	£580,009	£1,011,497	£878,999	£2,972,553	£2,972,553	5 / 175
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

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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 2026?

The Royal Anniversary Trust reported total income of £580k and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2026, 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 151.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 356 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.