The Royal Institute of Philosophy
Analysis
The Royal Institute of Philosophy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00205110). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Royal Institute of Philosophy reported income of £469k and spending of £565k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £471k to £469k (-0.3%), an average of -0.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income dropped by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Royal Institute of Philosophy sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sinfonia Cymru (£469k), Grizedale Arts (£469k) and Pan Intercultural Arts (£469k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are devoted to creating, sharing and enabling philosophical thinking. We empower the curious of all ages and backgrounds to think about fundamental questions. We encourage a better understanding of our world and our place in it.. We look to actively support this work through grant giving programmes and a series of public lectures across the UK, encouraging positive access for many.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sinfonia Cymru | Cardiff | £469k |
| Grizedale Arts | Cumbria | £469k |
| Pan Intercultural Arts | London | £469k |
| New Forest Heritage Trust | Lyndhurst | £470k |