The Royal College of Midwives Trust
Analysis
The Royal College of Midwives Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01345335). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, The Royal College of Midwives Trust reported income of £627k and spending of £594k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £613k to £627k (+2.2%), an average of +0.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 126% 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 Midwives Trust sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% 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 Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (£627k), The Chartwell Cancer Trust (£627k) and UK Friends of Herzog Hospital (£626k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 99%. Charitable activities took 55% of spending and raising funds 45%. Reserves of £817k would cover about 17 months of spending at that rate.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Trading 99%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
To maintain and improve standards of professional midwifery the Trust conducts and commissions research, publishes information, provides education and training and organises conferences, campaigns and other events. Through its benevolent fund the Trust makes grants to midwives and others who need financial help.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East | Petersfield | £627k |
| The Chartwell Cancer Trust | Westerham | £627k |
| UK Friends of Herzog Hospital | Hertfordshire | £626k |
| The Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust | Bristol | £627k |