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The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine

Also known as: The College of Emergency Medicine

The college is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in emergency medicine. The college works to ensure high quality care by setting & monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to emergency medicine.

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Activities & Mission

The college is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in emergency medicine. The college works to ensure high quality care by setting & monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to emergency medicine.

Grants

The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£12,150,312
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,679,771
Latest Expenditure
£12,150,312

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £533,220
Charitable Activities £14,798,037
Other Trading £0
Investments £217,115
Other Income £131,399

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,970,821
Raising Funds £7,566
Governance £4,184,894
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £171,925

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,679,771
£12,150,312£11,970,821£13,299,583£1,774,71580 / 1500
2024
£13,038,201
£13,399,681£13,398,037£9,972,534£838,63475 / 620
2023
£10,945,109
£11,196,310£11,191,211£10,334,014£1,281,81574 / 703
2022
£9,645,680
£9,810,466£9,806,615£10,585,215£2,029,02770 / 702
2021
£8,790,482
£8,055,877£8,007,623£10,750,001£3,206,68463 / 652

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine

What does The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine do?

The college is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in emergency medicine. The college works to ensure high quality care by setting & monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to emergency medicine.

How much income did The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine report in 2025?

The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine reported total income of £15.68m and reported expenditure of £12.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine registered as a charity?

The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 2008 as charity number 1122689. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine?

The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine operate?

The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine operates across 5 areas, including India, Ireland, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122689.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4036953
Charity Number
1122689

Trustees

Catherine Louise Eardley
Derek Prentice
Dr Fiona Burton
Dr Ian Higginson
Dr James Gagg
Dr Maya Naravi
Dr Nida Suri
Dr Rob Perry
Dr Salwa Malik
Dr Simon Carley
Ian Ailles
Sandeep Pandya

Also Known As

  • The College of Emergency Medicine

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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