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The Royal College Of Pathologists

The College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology, and its primary concern is to patients and the public. As indicated in the Royal Charter the aims are to (1) advance the science and practice of pathology (2) further public education in the field of pathology and (3) promote research in pathology and disseminate the results.

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Activities & Mission

The College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology, and its primary concern is to patients and the public. As indicated in the Royal Charter the aims are to (1) advance the science and practice of pathology (2) further public education in the field of pathology and (3) promote research in pathology and disseminate the results.

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
£10,515,264
Latest Expenditure
£10,347,267

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,387
Charitable Activities £7,579,578
Other Trading £2,228,010
Investments £407,762
Other Income £297,527

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,092,066
Raising Funds £2,119,755
Governance £37,930
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £135,446

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
£10,515,264
£10,347,267£8,092,066£38,485,468£6,200,00080 / 2000
2024
£9,705,976
£9,799,221£7,583,516£38,529,975£1,800,00074 / 1500
2023
£9,440,206
£9,415,337£7,390,589£38,212,047£6,630,00070 / 1500
2022
£7,849,251
£7,349,778£5,905,910£37,955,074£6,400,00059 / 1500
2021
£6,733,413
£5,930,154£4,960,327£38,491,549£6,995,44155 / 1000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Pathologists

What does The Royal College Of Pathologists do?

The College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology, and its primary concern is to patients and the public. As indicated in the Royal Charter the aims are to (1) advance the science and practice of pathology (2) further public education in the field of pathology and (3) promote research in pathology and disseminate the results.

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

The Royal College Of Pathologists reported total income of £10.52m and reported expenditure of £10.35m 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 Pathologists?

The Royal College Of Pathologists has a program ratio of 77.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal College Of Pathologists registered as a charity?

The Royal College Of Pathologists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1970 as charity number 261035. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The Royal College Of Pathologists?

The Royal College Of Pathologists is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vincent Voon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal College Of Pathologists operate?

The Royal College Of Pathologists operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal College Of Pathologists a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal College Of Pathologists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261035.

Details

Address
6 Alie Street
London
E1 8QT
Registration Date
28 April 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
261035
Charity Number
261035

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Trustees

Vincent Voon Chair
Dr Alison Patricia Watt
Dr Andrew John Ashcroft
Dr Bernard Lewis Croal
Dr Charu Chopra
Dr Laszlo Igali
Dr Noha Elsayed Salama ElSakka
Dr Shubha Allard
Jennifer Ifeoma Phillips
Lesli Ellen Constance Flinn
Professor Marco Novelli
Professor Marta Cecilia Cohen OBE
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Professor Peter Wilson Johnston
Professor Sara Ellen Coupland
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