Our culture

We’re committed to fostering a positive culture for all our members and staff.

Transforming our culture and governance

Recommendations and next steps

The KPMG Report on RCN Governance

In 2021, the consultancy KPMG were appointed by RCN Council to give external input to its governance review.

Our Royal Charter

Our Royal Charter was awarded to us in 1928 by King George the 6th.

Our Standing Orders

Our Standing Orders, which underpin our Charter, set out the internal governance rules we must operate by.

Carr report

Changing the culture of an organisation is key to long-lasting and meaningful transformation.

Student Offer

Supporting you with your studies and future career

Nursing student webinar

Existing nurse or midwife members

Whether you’ve recently joined or been with us for a while, take advantage of the benefits of being one of us

Existing student members

Find out about the support and benefits the RCN offers student nurse and student midwife members throughout their nursing studies and beyond.