the royal collection trust
Activities & Mission
To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available.
Fundraising
See where The Royal Collection Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Region
Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£89,934,000
Latest Expenditure
£76,010,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 60.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £89,000
Charitable Activities £64,126,000
Other Trading £21,986,000
Investments £607,000
Other Income £3,126,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £53,948,000
Raising Funds £20,918,000
Governance £305,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,144,000
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £89,934,000 | £76,010,000 | £53,948,000 | £58,670,000 | £8,084,000 | 1064 / 0 |
| 2024 | £84,343,000 | £72,158,000 | £47,107,000 | £43,446,000 | £0 | 923 / 4 |
| 2023 | £61,893,900 | £53,930,221 | £32,347,000 | £31,660,788 | £18,905,584 | 837 / 7 |
| 2022 | £24,043,165 | £39,052,826 | £26,733,967 | £25,697,813 | £0 | 693 / 4 |
| 2021 | £6,876,808 | £43,191,219 | £33,959,833 | £37,706,934 | £0 | 759 / 4 |
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Details
Address
YORK HOUSE
ST. JAMES'S PALACE
LONDON
SW1A 1BQ
ST. JAMES'S PALACE
LONDON
SW1A 1BQ
Email
press@rct.ukWebsite
www.rct.ukRegistration Date
2 February 1993
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
1016972
Charity Number
1016972
Trustees
VICE ADMIRAL CHARLES ANTHONY JOHNSTONE-BURT CB OBE DL
Dr ANNA JULIA KEAY
Marc Jan Bolland
Sir Brian Ivory
Dr Tonya Nelson
Monisha Shah
The Rt. Hon. Sir Clive Alderton KCVO
Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt KCVO
The Right Honourable Lord Richard Benyon
James Chalmers