The Royal College of Chiropractors
Analysis
The Royal College of Chiropractors is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in June 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Royal College of Chiropractors reported income of £558k and spending of £627k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £435k to £558k (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Royal College of Chiropractors sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rett UK (£558k), Help in Need Today (£558k) and PSC Support (£558k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 5.7% and investments 3.2%. Charitable activities took 0.0% of spending and raising funds 100%. Reserves of £570k would cover about 11 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 5.7%
- Investments 3.2%
- Other 91%
In the charity's own words
Professional membership organisation that promotes quality, safety and excellence in chiropractic practice and provides postgraduate workplace training, continuing professional development and research funding in the public interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rett UK | Luton | £558k |
| Help in Need Today | London | £558k |
| PSC Support | Manchester | £558k |
| Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd. | Leeds | £559k |