--- title: "The Royal College of Psychiatrists — check charity number 228636 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal College of Psychiatrists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228636. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-college-of-psychiatrists retrieved: 2026-08-28T01:12:32.361Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal College of Psychiatrists is a registered charity (number 228636) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £29,606,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Royal College of Psychiatrists? Registered charity number 228636 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,606,000 Website [www.rcpsych.ac.uk](http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/) ## What does The Royal College of Psychiatrists do? The Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes mental health by: 1. Promoting quality and standards in psychiatry2. Promoting recruitment and retention in psychiatry3. Delivering training, CPD, exams, and revalidation4. Being the voice of psychiatry5. Promoting research6. Supporting our members ## What causes is The Royal College of Psychiatrists registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal College of Psychiatrists yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal College of Psychiatrists is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-royal-college-of-psychiatrists&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal College of Psychiatrists a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal College of Psychiatrists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228636) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Royal College of Psychiatrists's charity number? The Royal College of Psychiatrists's charity number is 228636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228636? Search 228636 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Royal College of Psychiatrists do? The Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes mental health by: 1. Promoting quality and standards in psychiatry2. Promoting recruitment and retention in psychiatry3. Delivering training, CPD, exams, and revalidation4. Being the voice of psychiatry5. Promoting research6. Supporting our members Does The Royal College of Psychiatrists have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal College of Psychiatrists. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Royal College of Psychiatrists? The Royal College of Psychiatrists's website is http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/228636).