The Royal Collection Trust
About
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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Integrity assessment
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Royal Collection Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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10 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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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".
How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Collection Trust
The Royal Collection Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, England, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £85M 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.
Based on official filings, The Royal Collection Trust has £85M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.
The Royal Collection Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Royal Collection Trust's registered charity number is 1016972. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Royal Collection Trust is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
The Royal Collection Trust is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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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 charitable company based in London, 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 London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Royal Collection Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £85.3 million. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Royal Collection Trust trustworthy?
- The Royal Collection Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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.