The Royal College Of Physicians Of London
The Charity plays a leading role in the delivery of high quality patient care, by high standards of medical practice and promoting clinical excellence. The Charity provides Physicians in the UK and overseas with education, training and support throughout their careers. The Charity also advises and works with Government, the public, patients and other professions to improve healthcare.
Activities & Mission
The Charity plays a leading role in the delivery of high quality patient care, by high standards of medical practice and promoting clinical excellence. The Charity provides Physicians in the UK and overseas with education, training and support throughout their careers. The Charity also advises and works with Government, the public, patients and other professions to improve healthcare.
Grants
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £45,813,829
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 287). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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 | £46,329,236 | £45,813,829 | £39,106,960 | £50,929,004 | £16,876,000 | 431 / 200 |
| 2024 | £44,369,066 | £44,727,705 | £38,114,056 | £47,661,853 | £12,848,830 | 430 / 200 |
| 2023 | £42,474,508 | £43,258,918 | £37,233,402 | £46,520,945 | £10,128,155 | 409 / 150 |
| 2022 | £38,418,000 | £38,901,000 | £34,170,000 | £46,870,000 | £12,800,000 | 387 / 0 |
| 2021 | £34,648,000 | £33,898,000 | £31,780,000 | £52,695,000 | £16,736,000 | 403 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Physicians Of London
What does The Royal College Of Physicians Of London do?
The Charity plays a leading role in the delivery of high quality patient care, by high standards of medical practice and promoting clinical excellence. The Charity provides Physicians in the UK and overseas with education, training and support throughout their careers. The Charity also advises and works with Government, the public, patients and other professions to improve healthcare.
How much income did The Royal College Of Physicians Of London report in 2025?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London reported total income of £46.33m and reported expenditure of £45.81m 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 Physicians Of London?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London has a program ratio of 84.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 287 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal College Of Physicians Of London registered as a charity?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 1963 as charity number 210508. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal College Of Physicians Of London?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal College Of Physicians Of London operate?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal College Of Physicians Of London a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal College Of Physicians Of London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210508.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated