THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN
To promote the art and science of photography, which is enacted through an exhibitions programme, workshops and courses, lectures and events, a distinctions and qualifications programme, an annual photography awards ceremony, a Regional and Overseas structure, Special Interest Groups, and by acting as an advocate for photographers and photography.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £757,518 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the £1.12 million deficit in 2023. Per the trustees' report, total income decreased slightly to £1.66 million while total expenditure fell by 22% to £2.24 million, resulting in a reduction of net assets from £3.66 million to £2.90 million.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000 - £119,999 1”
“The financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary The Royal Photographic Society Trading Limited” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Simon Hillchair
- Alistair How
- David Muiry
- Dr Carolyn Bloore
- James Clive Justin Weeks
- Joanne Segars
- Sebah Chaudhry
- Sophie Collins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.9m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.7m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £757,518 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the £1.12 million deficit in 2023. Per the trustees' report, total income decreased slightly to £1.66 million while total expenditure fell by 22% to £2.24 million, resulting in a reduction of net assets from £3.66 million to £2.90 million. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,000 - £119,999 band.
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|---|---|---|
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £105k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £48k |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £23k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE AMPERSAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD
- ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY
- ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY
- THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON
- ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS
- The Centre for British Photography
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN | £1.7m | £100,000 - £119,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | 10.7% | no doubt |
| ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY | £2.3m | unclear | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON | £803k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |