Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a registered charity and professional membership body established for the study and promotion of the art and science of surgery. In 2024/25 the College delivered over 680 courses, expanded its exam offer globally, launched an Extended Reality Lab for immersive surgical training, and introduced a new Code of Conduct to strengthen professional culture. Total income rose 27% to £43.7 million and total reserves stand at £144 million. The College also supported NHS policy on surgical hubs, robotic surgery and postgraduate training reform.

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📋About

Professional membership and surgical standards; surgical training and examinations; courses and continuing professional development; policy advocacy and NHS engagement; Hunterian Museum; Extended Reality Lab; Women in Surgery and Emerging Leaders programmes; global accreditation

📊Key Metrics

Income rose 27% to £43.7 million in 2024/25 (2024: £34.4m); membership subscriptions up 6% to £10.5 million Key Metric 1

Over 680 courses delivered and exam offer expanded across the UK and internationally Key Metric 2

45 events supporting professional development; 16 diplomates ceremonies held in 2024/25 Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

Extended Reality (XR) Lab launched, providing immersive technology-enabled surgical simulation and training
New Code of Conduct introduced and Good Surgical Practice updated to tackle sexual misconduct and raise professional standards
Legacies income up over 700% to £4.9 million; quality and standards income up 62% to £5.3 million; total reserves £144 million