The Royal College Of General Practitioners
The object of the College is:"To encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the charitable nature of that object which may assist towards the same."Further details can be found in the annual report
Activities & Mission
The object of the College is:"To encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the charitable nature of that object which may assist towards the same."Further details can be found in the annual report
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £53,687,000 | £50,843,000 | £43,100,000 | £73,831,000 | £18,900,000 | 288 / 1200 |
| 2024 | £51,479,000 | £46,559,000 | £39,890,000 | £71,932,000 | £17,800,000 | 272 / 700 |
| 2023 | £46,216,000 | £42,487,000 | £36,970,000 | £65,729,000 | £12,900,000 | 259 / 700 |
| 2022 | £39,798,000 | £35,182,000 | £31,065,000 | £64,762,000 | £12,700,000 | 250 / 700 |
| 2021 | £36,584,000 | £34,811,000 | £32,451,000 | £55,346,000 | £53,877,000 | 269 / 225 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of General Practitioners
What does The Royal College Of General Practitioners do?
The object of the College is:"To encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the charitable nature of that object which may assist towards the same."Further details can be found in the annual report
How much income did The Royal College Of General Practitioners report in 2025?
The Royal College Of General Practitioners reported total income of £53.69m and reported expenditure of £50.84m 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 General Practitioners?
The Royal College Of General Practitioners has a program ratio of 80.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% 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 General Practitioners registered as a charity?
The Royal College Of General Practitioners was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1963 as charity number 223106. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal College Of General Practitioners?
The Royal College Of General Practitioners is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof MICHAEL HOLMES FRCGP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal College Of General Practitioners operate?
The Royal College Of General Practitioners operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal College Of General Practitioners a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal College Of General Practitioners is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223106.
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