# Friends of Rcsi

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183659 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183659)
- Company number: 11571364
- Latest income: £27.6k; spending £88k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-rcsi

To further the charitable purpose to advance education in medicine and health sciences including surgical science, funding is provided for research and other educational activities in the programmes of RCSI. This benefits the public in the treatment of various illnesses and medical conditions, particularly through the high level training and skills development of health professionals.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Rcsi is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Rcsi reported income of £27.6k and spending of £88k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Rcsi in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Rcsi open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Rcsi is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Rcsi give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Rcsi makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Friends of Rcsi?

In its latest reported year Friends of Rcsi reported income of £27.6k and spending of £88k.


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