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Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Also known as: Engineering Industry Training Board, E C I T B

The ECITB is an industry training board accountable to the Dep't for Education. It has statutory responsibility for the development of the GB engineering construction workforce. It levies employers in the industry to fund its charitable activities in four main areas of training, development and assessment, namely Apprenticeships; Technical and Management/Professional programmes and Qualifications.

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Activities & Mission

The ECITB is an industry training board accountable to the Dep't for Education. It has statutory responsibility for the development of the GB engineering construction workforce. It levies employers in the industry to fund its charitable activities in four main areas of training, development and assessment, namely Apprenticeships; Technical and Management/Professional programmes and Qualifications.

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
£38,768,000
Latest Expenditure
£41,059,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £37,328,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,440,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £38,949,000
Raising Funds £2,110,000
Governance £140,000
Grants to Institutions £25,710,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£38,768,000
£41,059,000£38,949,000£9,456,000£9,456,000103 / 0
2023
£33,093,000
£33,243,000£32,906,000£11,747,000£11,747,00089 / 0
2022
£28,661,000
£30,591,000£30,217,000£11,884,000£11,884,00080 / 0
2021
£30,844,000
£33,659,000£33,361,000£13,872,000£13,872,00079 / 0
2020
£29,809,000
£28,873,000£28,549,000£16,877,000£16,877,00074 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

What does Engineering Construction Industry Training Board do?

The ECITB is an industry training board accountable to the Dep't for Education. It has statutory responsibility for the development of the GB engineering construction workforce. It levies employers in the industry to fund its charitable activities in four main areas of training, development and assessment, namely Apprenticeships; Technical and Management/Professional programmes and Qualifications.

How much income did Engineering Construction Industry Training Board report in 2024?

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board reported total income of £38.77m and reported expenditure of £41.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Engineering Construction Industry Training Board registered as a charity?

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1972 as charity number 264506. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Engineering Construction Industry Training Board?

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNDA ARMSTRONG OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Engineering Construction Industry Training Board operate?

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Engineering Construction Industry Training Board a registered charity?

Yes — Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264506.

Details

Address
Kings House Business Centre
Home Park Industrial Estate
Station Road
KINGS LANGLEY
Hertfordshire
WD4 8LZ
Registration Date
4 September 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
264506
Charity Number
264506

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Trustees

LYNDA ARMSTRONG OBE Chair
Andrew Colquhoun
Cameron Gilmour
Helen Higgs
Joe Howe
Mark Fotheringham
Mark Riley
Paul De-Leeuw
Richard Law
Simon Hicks
Steve Hunt

Also Known As

  • Engineering Industry Training Board
  • E C I T B

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