We provide a range of internal and external services for the College. These include:
- support for and recruitment of trustees
- administration of the College's elections processes
- internal support for procurement and tendering
- internal support for work around contracts, IP ownership, insurance, legal issues, complaints, and risk.
The team can be contacted via governance@rcpch.ac.uk.
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Volunteering opportunity
Member Trustee - two roles now open for application
Closing date
Can you help us shape the future of child health? By joining our Board of Trustees, you'll be at the forefront of bold, transformative impact for children and families in the UK and around the world.
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RCPCH Trainee Committee Chair election - frequently answered questions
Voting will open for this role from 19 May until 16 June 2025. It is open to all registered UK Paediatrics trainees who are on a CCT programme and registered with RCPCH. Below are answers to some FAQs.
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AGM 2025
2 April 2025
On 27 March we held our Annual General Meeting at RCPCH Conference in Glasgow. Members voted on two items and received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer and CEO.
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RCPCH is recruiting an External Trustee
5 March 2024
We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trustee with experience of finance and operations to join our Board of Trustees. This offers an opportunity to influence our UK and international work at a high level.
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Professional ethics and law resources
​Paediatricians and other clinicians often have to take very difficult decisions while acting in strict accordance with the law and with sensitivity towards the customs and beliefs practiced by their patients and their patients' families. These resources are intended to support the training and crit...
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RCPCH Honorary Fellowship
This is awarded by the RCPCH to a small number of individuals, paediatricians and non-paediatricians, who have demonstrated a major contribution to Paediatrics and Child Health through research, education or clinical service and leadership. The College is always keen to receive as wide a range of no...
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College Officers
The RCPCH is supported by the dedicated efforts of a number of individuals who volunteer their time, energy and effort to deliver our work. The President, Registrar and Treasurer along with our Vice Presidents, all work together with a wide range of individuals who hold important roles within our Co...
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James Spence Medal
This is the highest honour awarded by the RCPCH. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health.
Nominations for our 2026 James Spence Medal are now open until 17:00 on Friday 20 June 2025.
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Governance
This page has the governing documents of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: our Royal Charter, Bye-Laws and Regulations.