Chartered Institute Of Fundraising

Our vision is excellent fundraising for a better world. We support fundraisers through leadership and representation; best practice and compliance; education and networking; and we champion and promote fundraising as a career choice. We are also a charity, and we support charities and public benefit organisations in connecting donors and supporters with the causes they care passionately about.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Chartered Institute Of Fundraising makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £4,621,183; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, education and training and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,434,582

Latest Expenditure

£4,621,183

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £4,427,281

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,301

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,456,111

Raising Funds £165,072

Governance £60,291

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,434,582	£4,621,183	£4,456,111	£328,114	£551,000	40 / 500
2024	£4,837,968	£5,026,924	£4,849,928	£514,715	£668,000	41 / 500
2023	£4,634,260	£4,552,801	£4,366,283	£703,671	£485,000	41 / 500
2022	£4,227,905	£4,470,700	£4,284,954	£622,212	£0	42 / 500
2021	£3,938,124	£4,131,732	£3,945,107	£935,362	£19,969	42 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chartered Institute Of Fundraising

What does Chartered Institute Of Fundraising do?

How much income did Chartered Institute Of Fundraising report in 2025?

Chartered Institute Of Fundraising reported total income of £4.43m and reported expenditure of £4.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chartered Institute Of Fundraising registered as a charity?

Chartered Institute Of Fundraising was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2020 as charity number 1188764. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Chartered Institute Of Fundraising?

Chartered Institute Of Fundraising is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harpreet Kaur Kondel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chartered Institute Of Fundraising operate?

Chartered Institute Of Fundraising operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Chartered Institute Of Fundraising a registered charity?

Yes — Chartered Institute Of Fundraising is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188764.