| Abbreviation | RCS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Headquarters | 65 Basinghall Street London, United Kingdom |
Region served | Commonwealth of Nations |
Official language | English |
| Website | royalcwsociety |
Formerly called | Colonial Society (1868–1869) Royal Colonial Society (1869–1870) Royal Colonial Institute (1870–1928) Royal Empire Society (1928–1958) |
The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a non-governmental organisation with a mission to promote the value of the Commonwealth and the values upon which it is based.[1] The Society upholds the values of the Commonwealth Charter, promoting conflict resolution, peace-making and democracy to improve the lives of citizens across the member states of the Commonwealth.[2]
- ^ "Our history". Royal Commonwealth Society. 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ "Legacy giving". Royal Commonwealth Society. 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.