ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Registration #1015988 · Registered
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.ukcatherine.nightingale@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Royal Voluntary Service 29 Charles Street ST1 3JP
The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community.
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About ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1015988). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE reported a total income of £41,481,000 and total expenditure of £39,281,000, a spending ratio of 95% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE describes its activities as follows: The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 94.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,481,000 | £39,281,000 | 95% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026