The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents
Also known as: Rospa
RoSPA's vision is Life, free from accidental injury. Our mission is: Exchanging life-enhancing skills and knowledge to reduce serious accidental injuries. The Society collects data, carries out research, develops policies, informs, educates, audits and provides expert consultancy at work, at leisure, on the road and in the home by influencing, informing and developing risk education.
Activities & Mission
RoSPA's vision is Life, free from accidental injury. Our mission is: Exchanging life-enhancing skills and knowledge to reduce serious accidental injuries. The Society collects data, carries out research, develops policies, informs, educates, audits and provides expert consultancy at work, at leisure, on the road and in the home by influencing, informing and developing risk education.
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 86% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £8,110,095 | £9,675,194 | £8,600,251 | £1,440,692 | £1,663,206 | 99 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,581,000 | £8,725,000 | £7,685,000 | £2,161,000 | £3,753,000 | 96 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,070,000 | £8,543,000 | £7,564,000 | £2,553,000 | £4,171,000 | 97 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,057,000 | £7,131,000 | £6,366,000 | £706,000 | £5,698,000 | 89 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,093,000 | £6,214,000 | £6,173,000 | £67,000 | £4,086,000 | 83 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents
What does The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents do?
RoSPA's vision is Life, free from accidental injury. Our mission is: Exchanging life-enhancing skills and knowledge to reduce serious accidental injuries. The Society collects data, carries out research, develops policies, informs, educates, audits and provides expert consultancy at work, at leisure, on the road and in the home by influencing, informing and developing risk education.
How much income did The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents report in 2025?
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents reported total income of £8.11m and reported expenditure of £9.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents?
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents has a program ratio of 106.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents registered as a charity?
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207823. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents?
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents operate?
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207823.
Details
27-28 Calthorpe Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1RP
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated