ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY
The Charity seeks out and reward those persons who:at personal risk, save or endeavour to save life by rescue, or;effect a successful resuscitation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net resource deficit of £36,249 for the year, with total resources expended (£241,412) exceeding incoming resources (£205,163). Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased by £851 to a total of £1,086,347, supported by investment gains. The trustees maintain a policy to hold free reserves sufficient to meet three months' resources expended.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received remuneration amounting to more than £50,000 in 2024 (none in 2023).” — page 11
“It is also the policy of the Trustees to maintain free reserves (that part of the fund that is not committed or invested in fixed asset investments) at a level sufficient to meet 3 months’ resources expended.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/06/2025)
Trustees
- JOHN GRANDYchair
- Anna Blaxland
- Charles Spicer
- Diane Duke CVO DL
- Dr MICHAEL DERMOT MCCALDIN
- George Hawkins
- Ian Dyson QPM
- Justina Gilbert
- KATE HOLT
- Kate Pennell
- LYNDA ROSE MBE
- Luke Chauveau
- Mark Dunbar Dickson
- Michael Bernard
- Peter Dawson
- RUPERT NOVIS
- Rowena Osborne
- Rupert Uloth
- SIR NIGEL RALPH SOUTHWARD KCVO
- Sharmaine Malik
- Sheridan Swallow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £205k | £241k |
| 31/12/2023 | £132k | £176k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £54k | £139k |
| 31/12/2020 | £270k | £123k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net resource deficit of £36,249 for the year, with total resources expended (£241,412) exceeding incoming resources (£205,163). Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased by £851 to a total of £1,086,347, supported by investment gains. The trustees maintain a policy to hold free reserves sufficient to meet three months' resources expended. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band.
Who funds ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY as a grant recipient include JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP J MILTON AND COMPANY PLC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE LATE GWYNETH MON WILLIAMS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| THE VALERIE EVELYN MORANT TRUST | 1 | £151k |
| THE KENNETH & SUSAN GREEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
| THE LIDBURY FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| BANHAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £35k |
| THE COYSH FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY - U.K.
- THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE
- ROTARY CLUB OF ROMSEY TEST TRUST FUND
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS KENT ISLE OF THANET BRANCH
- HEMSBY INSHORE RESCUE SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY | £205k | £50,001 - £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY - U.K. | £6.2m | — | — | unclear | 1.4% | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION | £251.3m | — | 138 | within | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGESHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROTARY CLUB OF ROMSEY TEST TRUST FUND | £100k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS KENT ISLE OF THANET BRANCH | £506k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |