The Royal Television Society (RTS) is an educational charity for the discussion, and analysis of television in all its forms, past, present, and future. It is the oldest television society in the world.[58] The Radio Academy is dedicated to "the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in UK broadcasting and audio production".[59] It was formed in 1983 and is run via a board of trustees, with a Chair and a Deputy Chair, and a Managing Director.[60] Their responsibilities include designing, planning, and implementing projects and programmes.[61]