The Royal College Of Anaesthetists
The principle aims and ongoing objectives are, within the fields of anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine and perioperative medicine (1) promote and carry on research, (2) educate doctors to maintain the highest professional standards in their practice, (3) give further instruction and training and (4) educate the general public in these fields and through these objects ensure patient safety.
Activities & Mission
The principle aims and ongoing objectives are, within the fields of anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine and perioperative medicine (1) promote and carry on research, (2) educate doctors to maintain the highest professional standards in their practice, (3) give further instruction and training and (4) educate the general public in these fields and through these objects ensure patient safety.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £28,607,563 | £17,332,180 | £15,646,800 | £45,374,651 | £8,391,998 | 132 / 2044 |
| 2024 | £14,616,918 | £14,819,448 | £13,438,715 | £34,107,901 | £7,557,137 | 125 / 2145 |
| 2023 | £13,804,824 | £13,679,904 | £12,836,409 | £33,747,883 | £9,877,658 | 119 / 2455 |
| 2022 | £12,401,753 | £12,420,186 | £11,975,224 | £33,718,243 | £10,555,554 | 123 / 2451 |
| 2021 | £11,856,917 | £11,700,256 | £11,210,092 | £33,771,843 | £9,958,636 | 121 / 2332 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Anaesthetists
What does The Royal College Of Anaesthetists do?
The principle aims and ongoing objectives are, within the fields of anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine and perioperative medicine (1) promote and carry on research, (2) educate doctors to maintain the highest professional standards in their practice, (3) give further instruction and training and (4) educate the general public in these fields and through these objects ensure patient safety.
How much income did The Royal College Of Anaesthetists report in 2025?
The Royal College Of Anaesthetists reported total income of £28.61m and reported expenditure of £17.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal College Of Anaesthetists?
The Royal College Of Anaesthetists has a program ratio of 54.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal College Of Anaesthetists registered as a charity?
The Royal College Of Anaesthetists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1992 as charity number 1013887. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Royal College Of Anaesthetists?
The Royal College Of Anaesthetists is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal College Of Anaesthetists operate?
The Royal College Of Anaesthetists operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Royal College Of Anaesthetists a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal College Of Anaesthetists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013887.
Details
CHURCHILL HOUSE
35 RED LION SQUARE
LONDON
WC1R 4SG
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Education charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated