ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
Registered charity 210566 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that RIBA achieved a balanced operational budget for the second consecutive year, with total income increasing by 15% to £30.7m and unrestricted reserves held at £6m, which is above the stated policy target of £3m-£5m. The charity maintains a strong balance sheet with £122.6m in investment funds and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Individual subscriptions (29% of income)
“Individual subscriptions £9.0m” — page 47
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between £3m and £5m (held: £6.0m)
“The target for general reserves at the end of 2024 remains between £3m and £5m.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by MHA. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Corporate structure
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£6.2m
Reserves (reported)
£402.6m
Reported reserves equal ~146.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (57% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 20.1% of total income — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 3.8%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/04/2015) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (22/05/2014) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Argentina · Azerbaijan · Bulgaria · Chile · China · Colombia · Denmark · Egypt · France · Greece · Hong Kong · Ireland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that RIBA achieved a balanced operational budget for the second consecutive year, with total income increasing by 15% to £30.7m and unrestricted reserves held at £6m, which is above the stated policy target of £3m-£5m. The charity maintains a strong balance sheet with £122.6m in investment funds and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by MHA.
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