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The Royal Society International Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About The Royal Society International Fund

The Royal Society International Fund is a international organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2009. Annual revenue: $157.6 million. 98% of spending goes directly to programs.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£148.4 million)
98% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Royal Society International Fund is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £158M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Royal Society International Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Royal Society International Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Royal Society International Fund has £158M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Royal Society International Fund is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £158M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Royal Society International Fund. 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 Society International Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the The Royal Society International Fund 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.

The Royal Society International Fund is a international organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2009. Annual revenue: $157.6 million. 98% of spending goes directly to programs. The Royal Society International Fund is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The Royal Society International Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £158M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Royal Society International Fund 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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Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Anne Ridley
Trustee

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£157.6M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
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£396.3M revenue
FY2024
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£139.8M revenue
FY2023
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£124.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£136.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Royal Society International Fund This page 72 £157.6 million 98%
Community Advice and Law Service Ltd 89 £4.2 million 100%
Voluntary Action Rotherham 89 £3.3 million 100%
Global Helping Hands 89 £3.1 million 98%
Sebby'S Corner 89 £815,877 93%
Asylum Justice 87 £634,197 100%
Durham County Carers Support 87 £1.8 million 100%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
The London Mathematical Society 87 £4.0 million 89%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Royal Society International Fund

What is The Royal Society International Fund?
The Royal Society International Fund is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Royal Society International Fund is a international organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2009. Annual revenue: $157.6 million. 98% of spending goes directly to programs.
When was The Royal Society International Fund founded?
The Royal Society International Fund was founded in 2009.
Where is The Royal Society International Fund located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Royal Society International Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Royal Society International Fund trustworthy?
The Royal Society International Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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.
Are donations to The Royal Society International Fund 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.