Idpe

Also known as: The Institute of Development Professionals in Education

IDPE aims to enable all schools, from the state and independent sectors, to develop cultures of giving, so they can provide the best educational experience for young people. IDPE educates schools to engage their communities in philanthropic giving, through providing training and resources, benchmarking performance and championing best practice in schools fundraising and alumni relations.

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Activities & Mission

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

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£589,897

Latest Expenditure

£581,365

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £515,232

Other Trading £70,669

Investments £3,996

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £550,392

Raising Funds £30,973

Governance £0

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£589,897	£581,365	£550,392	£248,553	£248,553	6 / 139
2023	£511,802	£527,387	£498,304	£234,149	£234,149	6 / 139
2022	£511,567	£482,606	£457,767	£237,397	£237,397	6 / 145
2021	£366,823	£336,208				0 / 150
2020	£386,703	£378,469				0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Idpe

What does Idpe do?

How much income did Idpe report in 2024?

Idpe reported total income of £590k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Idpe?

Idpe has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Idpe registered as a charity?

Idpe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2003 as charity number 1100927. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Idpe?

Idpe is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Idpe operate?

Idpe operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Idpe a registered charity?

Yes — Idpe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100927.