THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
Registered charity 228636 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as IRISH COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS IN SCOTLAND, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS IN WALES, THE ROYAL MEDICO AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION · also registered in Scotland as SC038369 (OSCR)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes mental health by: 1. Promoting quality and standards in psychiatry2. Promoting recruitment and retention in psychiatry3. Delivering training, CPD, exams, and revalidation4. Being the voice of psychiatry5. Promoting research6. Supporting our members
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net movement in funds of £2.724 million for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £34.452 million. The trustees report that these reserves are equivalent to 6.6 months of unrestricted operating expenditure, which exceeds their stated policy target of six months. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's 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: Membership fees (27% of income)
“The income from member and associate subscription and registration fees amounted to £7,950k in 2024”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by HaysMac LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £495k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Advertised salaries (public job ads)
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- Divisions Events Manager — £45,814 - £51,591 pa plus excellent benefits · Multiple Locations (Hybrid) · posted 1 week ago (seen 09/09/2026)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£505k
Reserves (reported)
£12.7m
Reported reserves equal ~5.4 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (97% 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: 1.7% of total income — below the median for charities its size (3.8%) (benchmarks).
- Caroline Rivett · trustee of 1 other charity
- Dr EMILY FINCH
- Dr Ian Hall
- Dr NISHANTH BABU MATHEW
- Dr OWEN BOWDEN - JONES
- Dr William Lee Boland
- Joseph Morrow
- Meera Nair · trustee of 1 other charity
- PROFESSOR SUBODH DAVE · trustee of 1 other charity
- Professor Alka Ahuja
- Stuart Bell
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net movement in funds of £2.724 million for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £34.452 million. The trustees report that these reserves are equivalent to 6.6 months of unrestricted operating expenditure, which exceeds their stated policy target of six months. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS as a grant recipient include THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS, THE STONEYGATE TRUST.
Known funders
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