# THE RCN FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1134606
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 2, 2010
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1134606


## Contact

- **Address:** ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, 20 CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON
- **Postcode:** W1G 0RN
- **Phone:** 02076473645
- **Email:** RCN.Foundation@rcn.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rcnfoundation.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:3.1 TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF NURSING AND THE BETTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PERSONS PROVIDING NURSING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AND THEIR EFFICIENCY IN THE PROFESSION OF NURSING INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE STUDENTS;3.2 TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF NURSING AS A PROFESSION IN ALL OR ANY OF ITS BRANCHES;3.3 TO PROMOTE THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AND OTHERWISE THE FOREGOING PURPOSES IN OTHER COUNTRIES;3.4 TO RELIEVE AND PREVENT CHARITABLE NEED OF PERSONS PROVIDING NURSING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE STUDENTS, THOSE WHO HAVE RETIRED AND THE DEPENDENTS OF ANY SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** The RCN Foundation supports nursing to improve health and the well-being of the public. We support the development of clinical practice to improve the quality and standard of care and patient experience and the learning and development of nursing and healthcare professionals. The Foundation also provides one-off hardship grants through its Benevolent Fund

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1193000 | £1961000 | £40153000 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1401000 | £1769000 | £37436000 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1253000 | £2207000 | £35575000 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1465000 | £3877000 | £41895000 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £6722000 | £5718000 | £40774000 | 0 |



## Trustees

- **Professor Jane Frances Cummings CBE** (Chair) — appointed May 1, 2019
- Alison Claire Hoad — appointed Aug. 1, 2022
- Anthony Joseph Osijo — appointed Sept. 1, 2021
- CRISTY BELLE JALECO — appointed Sept. 1, 2023
- Dr Crystal Elizabeth Oldman — appointed Sept. 1, 2025
- Dr Maria Alice Pollard — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- Fiona Bickley — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Gordon Robert Hull — appointed March 13, 2018
- Gregory James Dix — appointed Sept. 1, 2021
- Moya Kate Kirmond — appointed March 13, 2018
- Professor Charlotte Theresa McArdle — appointed June 1, 2018
- Professor Deborah Ann Sturdy CBE — appointed Nov. 1, 2025