[2] The building was established to store and exhibit the Royal Institution’s range of collections as well as to create space for learning facilities and the provision of research.

[3] The Royal Institution of South Wales holds a variety of events, activities, and functions within the spheres of history, science, technology, arts, culture and education.

[4] In their letter of application, it stated that due to its location in a central mining and manufacturing region, the Institution presents opportunities for scientific study including Geology and Mineralogy.

[6] The Institution was established to support the growth of Swansea’s scientific community, and served to distinguish South Wales as an industrial, cultural, and commercial center.

[6] The RISW offered its members the opportunity to study and become involved in a wide range of fields, with natural history and botany being the most popular amongst its upper-class subscribers.

[5] Female members were often listed alongside their male counterparts; however, the Institution introduced an inclusive policy that meant that women were invited to attend lectures and use the facilities, including the library and museum.

[5] Mrs Benson, daughter of Reverend John Collins, was subscribed to the Royal Institution of South Wales alongside her father, husband, and brother.

[9] This transition brought about a series of new elections, during which Mari Evans, Richard Porch, Howard Morgan and John Tucker gained positions at RISW.

[13] Lectures and events are run by RISW and cover historical, current, and future affairs within the local Swansea community and the broader global context.

[17] In 2014, the RISW held the annual conference of the British Association of Friends of Museums across Britain to introduce representatives to the historical and cultural scene in Swansea.

[19] The Royal Institute makes consistent financial contributions to the Museum, supporting the cost of conservation projects, purchasing items for its collections, and raising funds for major developments.

[24] Members of the Institute can become involved in the Museum’s volunteer scheme which records and maintains collections, assists with visitors, programmes and events.

[25] Members who have specialist skills help the staff at Swansea Museum to respond to visitor queries, identify objects within collections and work on varied projects.

[5] The Institution’s success has been largely attributed to its ability to serve a broad scientific community, teaching lectures across a variety of disciplines to cater to all its members.

[5] In conjunction to its lecture programmes, the Royal Institute of South Wales holds annual events ranging from exhibition and educational activities to social evenings and university partnerships.