Organisation | Royal College of Art

Kilns in the Woo Building (photo: Richard Haughton)

Read about College governance structures, policies and official information

Darwin Building, Kensington

College mission

The College received its Royal Charter as an Institution of University Status in 1967.

Rausing Research & Innovation Building, Battersea

Governance

Structure and processes for decision making and accountability at the College.

Alumni private view of exhibiton

Equality & diversity

The RCA is committed to celebrating diversity, eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity.

Show 2019, installation view

Policies and codes of practice

RCA Policies and Codes of practice are available to the public using the links below. Further information about the College can be requested under the Freedom of Information Act by contacting [email protected].

RCA crest, reflecting the Royal Albert Hall

Charity Information

The Royal College of Art is an exempt charity, regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).

Darwin Building, Kensington

Corporate publications

Download the RCA's Annual Review, Accounts, Strategies and published External Reviews

Subject < — > Matter

Sustainability

The RCA recognises its responsibilities to reduce the environmental impact of its activities, and constantly improve its sustainability performance. As an organisation, we contribute to global challenges of sustainability and climate change through our behaviour and activities and via the work of our staff, students, researchers, alumni and innovation start ups.

Strategic Plan

Polymorph research project. A physical AI system that generates a sensuous, playful world of light, vibration and shifting forms.

2026–2030

This five year Strategic Plan is the first step towards our vision of the Royal College of Art at our 200th anniversary in 2037 as the worldʼs most influential art and design community.

Find out more about our Strategic Plan

RCA Council Welcomes New Members to Governing Body