Activities

As described by the charity on the register

We are a unique global network of around 31,000 changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. We champion curiosity, creativity and courage to inspire better ways of thinking and doing. Our proven change process, rigorous research and design skills, innovative ideas platforms and our wider convening power combine to enable the RSA to deliver solutions for lasting change.

Latest income

£12.6m

Expenditure

£13.6m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £8.4m £10.0m
2022-03-31 £10.4m £11.3m
2023-03-31 £12.9m £12.8m
2024-03-31 £12.5m £13.2m
2025-03-31 £12.6m £13.6m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £6.7m
Charitable activities £885k
Trading £4.4m
Investment income £642k
Total income £12.6m

Spending

Charitable spend £8.1m
Raising funds £5.5m
Grants to institutions £367k
Governance £106k
Total expenditure £13.6m

Balance sheet

Reserves £8.3m
Total funds £31.0m
— restricted £652k
— unrestricted £18.3m
— endowment £12.1m
Total assets £31.0m
Cash £2.6m

People

Employees 101

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Environment/conservation/heritage
  • Economic/community Development/employment

Who it helps

  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.