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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £31,023,000 | £34,307,000 | £32,763,000 | £45,046,000 | £16,662,000 | 413 / 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 2024?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London reported total income of £44.37m and reported expenditure of £44.73m 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 Physicians Of London?
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London has a program ratio of 85.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% 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 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 14 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.
Details
11 ST. ANDREWS PLACE
LONDON
NW1 4LE
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- 14 May 2026
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