Activities

As described by the charity on the register

The College is involved in a wide range of activities that influence and support the professional development of surgeons and the delivery of surgical services. These activities include monitoring the progress of trainees; running examinations for trainees; running courses for surgeons throughout their career; and awarding research fellowships.

Latest income

£43.7m

Expenditure

£43.8m

Financial year end

2025-06-30

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-06-30 £26.9m £29.6m
2022-06-30 £28.1m £34.4m
2023-06-30 £33.5m £36.1m
2024-06-30 £35.1m £35.2m
2025-06-30 £43.7m £43.8m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-06-30 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £7.7m
Charitable activities £33.0m
Trading £1.5m
Investment income £1.5m
Total income £43.7m

Spending

Charitable spend £37.8m
Raising funds £966k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £1.5m
Total expenditure £43.8m

Balance sheet

Reserves £23.2m
Total funds £144m
— restricted £4.3m
— unrestricted £96.0m
— endowment £44.0m
Total assets £144m
Cash £6.4m

People

Employees 291

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Who it helps

  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • 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.