Disability · Reg 205907
Rating for ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY
90/100 Clarity Score · 4 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score
Clarity score
Exceptional
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Mission
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY is a registered UK charity (205907) working in disability in London · SW15 3SW. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.
In short: ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY scores 90 out of 100 (4 stars). 98% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.
Overview
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY has a Clarity Score of 90 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars, Exceptional). Charity Commission registration number 205907. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Disability. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £43m, with 98% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 12 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.
Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .
Overall score
90/100
4★ · Great
Cause spend
98%
3-yr avg · charitable activities
Accountability
100/100
Finance beacon
Income
£43m
Latest year 2021
Reserves
12 mo
Months of running costs
Accounts filing
On time
Charity Commission
£48.9 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 2% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high
Data & confidence
- Source
- Charity Commission (E&W)
- Accounts year
- 2021
- Filing date
- 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
- Profile reviewed
- 2026-06-24
High confidence — complete filing data
Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.
Beacon report
Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.
Accountability & Transparency
Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.
100/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Filing history (5 years) 100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts. | 100% | 15/15 pts |
| Trustee oversight Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag). | 100% | 14 trustees · 15/15 pts |
| Declared policies Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return. | 100% | 10/10 pts |
Financial Health
Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.
100/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves (months of cash) 3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts. | 100% | 12 months · 15/15 pts |
| Income stability / growth Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts. | 100% | 10/10 pts · 3-year average |
| Liabilities to assets Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts. | 100% | 8% · 5/5 pts |
Financial Efficiency
How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.
100/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Program expense ratio ≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts. | 100% | 98% · 10/10 pts (3-year average) |
| Fundraising efficiency Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income). | 100% | 2p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average) |
Community Support
Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.
0/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer-to-staff ratio More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts. | 0% | 192 volunteers / 870 staff · 0/10 pts |
Clarity Score
90/100 total · Exceptional · 4 of 4 stars
Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.
Accountability & Transparency
Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.
100/100
Financial Health
Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.
100/100
Financial Efficiency
How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.
100/100
Community Support
Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.
0/100
Revenue & expenses
Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts
| Category | Amount | % of spend |
|---|---|---|
| Total income | £43m | — |
| Total expenditure | £45m | — |
| Charitable activities | £44m | 98% |
| Fundraising | £1.0m | 2% |
| Governance & admin | £48k | 0% |
Where the money goes
Latest accounts (2021) · £45m spent
- Charitable activities98% · £44m
- Fundraising2% · £1.0m
- Governance0% · £48k
Trust indicators
Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.
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Accounts filed on time
up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
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Trustee board size (3–12)
14 trustees on the Charity Commission register
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Workforce on register
870 employees · 192 volunteers (0:1 volunteer-to-staff)
Fundraising Regulator
Not listed as member
Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Check Fundraising Regulator →Official register
Reg 205907
Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.
View on Charity Commission →Trustees & officers
- Mark Cooke since 2020
- Hugh Rees since 2020
- Deborah Hill since 2021
- Christopher Foster since 2021
- Dr Christopher Paul Streather since 2022
- JANE MCCORMICK Chair · since 2023
- Philip Clayson since 2025
- Salah Mirza since 2023
- ANDREW BAILEY since 2023
- Tessa Lindfield since 2023
- Kathryn Skelton since 2025
- James Culling since 2025
How we score charities +
The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.
Accountability & Transparency
Scored from filings
40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).
Financial Health
Scored from filings
30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).
Financial Efficiency
Scored from filings
20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.
Community Support
Scored from filings
10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.
Overall score
Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).
Five-year trends
- Income
- Spending
- Cause spend
Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts
Key facts
- Overall score
- 90/100 (4★)
- Income
- £43m
- Cause spend
- 98% of expenditure
- Reg number
- 205907
- Scope
- Local (london)
- Reserves
- 12 months
- Trustees
- 14
- Accounts year
- 2021
- Filing
- up to date
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.
What is ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's charity rating? +
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY scores 90 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars — Exceptional). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).
Is ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY a legitimate UK charity? +
Yes — ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 205907. You can verify the entry on the official register.
What is ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's Charity Commission registration number? +
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's registration number is 205907. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/205907
How much income does ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY receive? +
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY reported £43m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.
What percentage of ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's spending goes to charitable activities? +
Approximately 98% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 2% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 2%.
Are ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY's accounts up to date? +
Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.
Where is ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY based? +
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY is listed at London · SW15 3SW, focused on disability.
How does CharityCompare score ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY? +
We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.
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