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Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body and registered charity, founded in 1834, advancing architecture through professional qualification, education, awards, advocacy, and cultural programmes. In 2024, RIBA distributed a record £320,000 in student and researcher funding, welcomed over 7,500 participants across its learning programmes, awarded the Stirling Prize and 26 National Awards, and launched its £100 million House of Architecture initiative to reinvent its cultural offer ahead of its 2034 bicentenary.

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£100 million House of Architecture initiative launched to create a world-class cultural destination

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 Over 7,500 participants across RIBA learning programmes in 2024, a 15% increase on 2023
Key Metric 2 Record £320,000 distributed to students and researchers through 11 funding schemes in 2024
Key Metric 3 26 buildings won RIBA National Awards in 2024; Stirling Prize awarded for architectural excellence

Key Outcomes

  • 580,000+ social media followers across RIBA's core channels
  • 30725000
  • 32934000

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