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Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

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Activities & Mission

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£72,674
Latest Expenditure
£183,866

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 253.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 253.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£72,674
£183,8660 / 0
2023
£61,741
£115,6170 / 0
2022
£68,155
£65,0400 / 0
2021
£134,650
£85,4680 / 0
2020
£82,424
£79,1220 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund

What does Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund do?

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

How much income did Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund report in 2024?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £184k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1964 as charity number 221601. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund operate?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221601.

Details

Address
INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
165-189 RAILWAY TERRACE
RUGBY
CV21 3HQ
Registration Date
9 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221601
Charity Number
221601

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Trustees

Dr John Stewart May
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Patricia Mary Melton FIChemE
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Rachel Cooke FIChemE
James Douglas McGillivray FIChemE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Geoffrey Colin Maitland CBE FREng
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Stephen Michael Richardson
Also governs 2 other charities

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