FRSA

FRSA = Fellow of the RSA

About the RSA

The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce - commonly known as the RSA since 'Royal Society of Arts' was frequently used to abbreviate the full name - was founded in 1754 by William Shipley, a painter and social activist. He brought together a group of individuals to propose a manifesto for Society "to embolden enterprise, enlarge science, refine arts, improve our manufactures and extend our commerce".

Today the RSA is an independent, non-aligned, multi-disciplinary registered charity with over 22,000 Fellows. We encourage sustainable economic development and the release of human potential through a programme of projects and a national lecture programme consisting of over 100 events every year. Our manifesto shapes all current and future work.

Primarily based in London, the Society also has a number of regional Fellowship groups around the UK and across the world.

The prestigious RSA Journal is published bi-monthly and is automatically sent to all Fellows. It reports on lectures, RSA programmes and events.

The London House offers a range of conference and catering facilities which are available for Fellows and the general public.