RSA
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
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The mission of the RSA is to enrich society through ideas and action. Formally called the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, it is also known as the Royal Society of Arts.
The RSA's mission expressed in the founding charter was to "embolden enterprise, enlarge science, refine art, improve our manufacturers and extend our commerce", but also of the need to alleviate poverty and secure full employment.