THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE
Registration #262865 · Registered
www.rtpi.org.ukgovernance@rtpi.org.uk
THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE 41-42 BOTOLPH LANE EC3R 8DL
The object of the Chartered Institute, as incorporated in the Supplemental Charter 2003, is to advance the science and art of planning (town and country and spatial planning) for the benefit of the public.Key objectives during the year have been the promotion of spatial planning and membership of the Institute, support for members and Planning Aid.
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About THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE
THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 262865). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — 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 (2024), THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE reported a total income of £8,375,000 and total expenditure of £8,929,000, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE describes its activities as follows: The object of the Chartered Institute, as incorporated in the Supplemental Charter 2003, is to advance the science and art of planning (town and country and spatial planning) for the benefit of the public.Key objectives during the year have been the promotion of spatial planning and membership of the Institute, support for members and Planning Aid. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE. 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: 106.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,375,000 | £8,929,000 | 107% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026