Strategy and purpose

RIBA is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. We serve our members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Being inclusive, ethical, environmentally aware and collaborative underpins all that we do.

Biennial Plan 2024-2025

RIBA President Muyiwa Oki sets out his Biennial Plan for 2024 to 2025, which outlines five key areas of focus to guide his presidency and position RIBA as the infrastructure that gives people a reason to care about architecture.

View the Biennial Plan 2024-2025

RIBA's Strategic Priorities

Our Strategic Priorities link the Biennial Plans to our core business activities, agreed following feedback from members, trustees and our executive team. Crucially, they support our objectives as set out in our Royal Charter of 1834.

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RIBA 2034 Masterplan

In 2021, RIBA Council and Board approved a 2034 Masterplan – a framework underpinned by a succession of Biennial Plans, reflecting presidential priorities and shorter-term focus areas. This was to ensure our planning is flexible enough to tackle the rapidly changing environment within which we operate.

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Annual Reports

Our annual report describes the year's highlights, achievements, and activities, and includes full financial information.

Future of the profession

UK and Ireland architecture presidents commit to Five Principles.

RIBA Financing Policy

RIBA's Financing Strategy sets out how RIBA plans to finance its overall operations over the next three years to meet the objectives set by the Board.

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