Royal Society of Arts

The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is a London-based organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1847, and the right to use the term "Royal" in its name by King Edward VII in 1908. The shorter name (The Royal Society of Arts) and the related RSA acronym are used more frequently than the full name.

Royal Society of Arts

The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is a London-based organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1847, and the right to use the term "Royal" in its name by King Edward VII in 1908. The shorter name (The Royal Society of Arts) and the related RSA acronym are used more frequently than the full name.