Ice Benevolent Fund
Also known as: The Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Civil Engineers
To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants
Activities & Mission
To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,664,456 | £1,516,198 | £1,245,233 | £27,685,061 | £23,685,061 | 5 / 35 |
| 2023 | £2,007,339 | £1,459,980 | £1,262,975 | £25,146,143 | £21,146,143 | 5 / 26 |
| 2022 | £1,290,392 | £1,397,678 | £1,231,818 | £23,961,655 | £19,961,655 | 5 / 80 |
| 2021 | £1,507,875 | £1,141,582 | £976,329 | £25,865,720 | £21,865,720 | 5 / 80 |
| 2020 | £1,160,233 | £1,457,717 | £1,317,484 | £22,414,136 | £18,414,136 | 6 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ice Benevolent Fund
What does Ice Benevolent Fund do?
To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants
How much income did Ice Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
Ice Benevolent Fund reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ice Benevolent Fund?
Ice Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 74.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ice Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Ice Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2008 as charity number 1126595. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Ice Benevolent Fund?
Ice Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ice Benevolent Fund operate?
Ice Benevolent Fund operates across 22 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 19 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ice Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Ice Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126595.
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Also Known As
- The Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Civil Engineers
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated