THE RCN FOUNDATION

Registration #1134606 · Registered

www.rcnfoundation.org.uk

RCN.Foundation@rcn.org.uk

ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING 20 CAVENDISH SQUARE W1G 0RN

70
out of 100
Verified

The RCN Foundation supports nursing to improve health and the well-being of the public. We support the development of clinical practice to improve the quality and standard of care and patient experience and the learning and development of nursing and healthcare professionals. The Foundation also provides one-off hardship grants through its Benevolent Fund

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About THE RCN FOUNDATION

THE RCN FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1134606). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE RCN FOUNDATION reported a total income of £1,193,000 and total expenditure of £1,961,000, a spending ratio of 164% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE RCN FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The RCN Foundation supports nursing to improve health and the well-being of the public. We support the development of clinical practice to improve the quality and standard of care and patient experience and the learning and development of nursing and healthcare professionals. The Foundation also provides one-off hardship grants through its Benevolent Fund Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £1,961,000 vs income £1,193,000 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 164.4% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£1,193,000£1,961,000164%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026