The Royal Philatelic Society, London
The advancement of education by promoting, encouraging and contributing to the scientific study and practice of Philately in all its branches for the benefit of the public.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of education by promoting, encouraging and contributing to the scientific study and practice of Philately in all its branches for the benefit of the public.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £747,647 | £856,662 | £708,320 | £17,009,034 | £13,399,754 | 7 / 250 |
| 2023 | £832,476 | £939,464 | £711,454 | £16,417,898 | £430,914 | 7 / 250 |
| 2022 | £961,960 | £921,946 | £761,211 | £16,010,359 | £460,000 | 7 / 250 |
| 2021 | £826,147 | £794,325 | £676,656 | £16,097,809 | £872,175 | 8 / 250 |
| 2020 | £1,786,990 | £815,991 | £670,394 | £15,903,822 | £300,000 | 8 / 250 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Philatelic Society, London
What does The Royal Philatelic Society, London do?
The advancement of education by promoting, encouraging and contributing to the scientific study and practice of Philately in all its branches for the benefit of the public.
How much income did The Royal Philatelic Society, London report in 2024?
The Royal Philatelic Society, London reported total income of £748k and reported expenditure of £857k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Philatelic Society, London?
The Royal Philatelic Society, London has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Philatelic Society, London registered as a charity?
The Royal Philatelic Society, London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1983 as charity number 286840. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Royal Philatelic Society, London?
The Royal Philatelic Society, London is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Philatelic Society, London operate?
The Royal Philatelic Society, London operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Philatelic Society, London a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Philatelic Society, London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286840.
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- 14 May 2026
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