Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RICS UK & Ireland

Corporate Responsibility

Responsible business, responsible employer. Being a responsible business impacts everything we do at RICS. Our company values and culture provide the foundation for our developing commitment to corporate responsibility which internally we call 'Responsible Business, Responsible Employer'.

Putting our values into practice, upholding our commitment to corporate responsibility and maintaining public trust is of the utmost importance to RICS. RICS defines corporate responsibility as action taken which positively impacts on the environment, communities, workplace and suppliers.

Charity Property Help


Charity Property Help

This pro bono service is designed to assist charities and voluntary organisations, by providing free support and guidance on all property matters in the UK. In partnership with NCVO and CFDG; Charity Property offers a one hour consultation with an RICS regulated member firm free of charge.

Chartered Surveyors Voluntary Service

This charity is managed by RICS and offers property advice to those who would otherwise be unable to access professional help. Volunteer chartered surveyors are able to advise on range of issues generally through a home visit and a follow up report to the advice agency.

BuildAction

As part of the Disaster Management Commission, Build Action provides professional expertise to support under-resourced projects to ensure that vulnerable communities, hit by disaster receive effective professional support in order to improve their chances of social and economic recovery.


Lionheart

This charity, run by RICS members on a Board of Trustees, provides a range of support to past and present members. Experienced advisors offer advice and information to help find solutions or refer to others who can.

Helplines

RICS telephone helplines give 30 minutes free advice on issues in boundary disputes, party walls, compulsory purchase, business rates and real estate needs. Lines are open every weekday between 0830 and 1730.

RICS Sustainability

Managing change in a changing world. At global, national and local level RICS and its members are committed to creating and maintaining a healthy environment not only for today but also for future generations


More