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The Royal College Of Midwives Trust

To maintain and improve standards of professional midwifery the Trust conducts and commissions research, publishes information, provides education and training and organises conferences, campaigns and other events. Through its benevolent fund the Trust makes grants to midwives and others who need financial help.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain and improve standards of professional midwifery the Trust conducts and commissions research, publishes information, provides education and training and organises conferences, campaigns and other events. Through its benevolent fund the Trust makes grants to midwives and others who need financial help.

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
£627,010
Latest Expenditure
£593,929

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities 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 £800
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £620,717
Investments £5,493
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £326,851
Raising Funds £267,078
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£627,010
£593,929£326,851£994,730£817,3190 / 0
2023
£501,660
£431,339£102,390£923,711£754,3390 / 0
2022
£532,019
£450,124£111,138£835,155£694,6250 / 0
2021
£613,399
£1,400,590£952,729£782,886£624,1060 / 0
2020
£887,137
£663,512£128,273£1,457,256£538,3990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Midwives Trust

What does The Royal College Of Midwives Trust do?

To maintain and improve standards of professional midwifery the Trust conducts and commissions research, publishes information, provides education and training and organises conferences, campaigns and other events. Through its benevolent fund the Trust makes grants to midwives and others who need financial help.

How much income did The Royal College Of Midwives Trust report in 2024?

The Royal College Of Midwives Trust reported total income of £627k and reported expenditure of £594k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal College Of Midwives Trust?

The Royal College Of Midwives Trust has a program ratio of 52.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal College Of Midwives Trust registered as a charity?

The Royal College Of Midwives Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1978 as charity number 275261. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Royal College Of Midwives Trust?

The Royal College Of Midwives Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal College Of Midwives Trust operate?

The Royal College Of Midwives Trust operates across 3 areas: Jersey, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Royal College Of Midwives Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal College Of Midwives Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275261.

Details

Address
The Royal College of Midwives Trust
10-18 Union Street
LONDON
SE1 1SZ
Registration Date
6 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275261
Charity Number
275261

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Trustees

Angharad Oyler
Keelie Barrett
Melissa Davis
Nerys Kirtley

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