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Visit www.rct.ukAbout The Royal Collection Trust
To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Royal Collection Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £90M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.9/5 based on 4 reviews.
The Royal Collection Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
The Royal Collection Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Royal Collection Trust has £90M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Royal Collection Trust is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £90M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Royal Collection Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Royal Collection Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 71% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the The Royal Collection Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available. The Royal Collection Trust is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: The Royal Collection Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £90M is well above the peer average of £669K.
The Royal Collection Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralRoyal Collection Trust exhibits Queen Alexandra’s coronation gown - UKinbound
The Royal Family marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II - Wired-GOV
New catalogues reveal Royal Collection's vast sculpture holdings—and Queen Victoria's acquisition spree - The Art Newspaper
The 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II - The Royal Family
Royal Collection Trust links with more brands to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II - fashionunited.uk
PHOTOS: President Tinubu, First Lady View Royal Collection During UK State Visit - TVC News
Burberry launches capsule collection in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust - FashionNetwork France
“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” Features a Century's Fashion - Galerie Magazine
Gale Partners With Royal Collection Trust to Digitise State Papers of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII - Yahoo Finance
Never-before-seen royal portrait coming to major Edinburgh exhibition - The Herald
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Donor reviews (3)
1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Long delays in order fulfillment with no email alert to keep customers informed.Cancellations are not permitted even though RCT is failing to deliver.
Trustpilot
I went to see The Royal Mews. It is the most boring exhibition I have ever seen. You get to see 5 meters of the royal stables and 5-10 royal coaches. It literally takes 5 minutes to walk through the entire exibition, but the presentation by the guide is very long and boring and takes around 45 minutes.
Trustpilot
Awful , awful service. I bought two tickets, paid £64. The "Royal" website took my money but didn't complete the transaction so I received no tickets. I called Buckingham palace and talk to a young lady who couldn't possibly care less. I realised, based on what she said, that this "take the money and run" is a common occurrence in the "Royal" website. Now I will have to spend time contacting them and asking for a refund. They use a company called windcave. These sort of mistake is common and by the look of it they are doing nothing to solve the problem. She said "sometimes it bounces back to the account. if not, send us an email".
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 3 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about The Royal Collection Trust
- What is The Royal Collection Trust?
- The Royal Collection Trust is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available.
- When was The Royal Collection Trust founded?
- The Royal Collection Trust was founded in 1993.
- Where is The Royal Collection Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Royal Collection Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Royal Collection Trust trustworthy?
- The Royal Collection Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Royal Collection Trust's website?
- https://www.rct.uk/
- Are donations to The Royal Collection Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.