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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

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.

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
£548,705
Latest Expenditure
£597,219

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £489,867
Other Trading £54,742
Investments £4,096
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £563,061
Raising Funds £34,158
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£548,705
£597,219£563,061£197,669£197,6698 / 150
2024
£589,897
£581,365£550,392£248,553£248,5536 / 139
2023
£511,802
£527,387£498,304£234,149£234,1496 / 139
2022
£511,567
£482,606£457,767£237,397£237,3976 / 145
2021
£366,823
£336,2080 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Idpe

What does Idpe do?

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.

How much income did Idpe report in 2025?

Idpe reported total income of £549k and reported expenditure of £597k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Address
Bristol and Bath Science Park
Dirac Crescent
Emersons Green
BRISTOL
BS16 7FR
Registration Date
27 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981104
Charity Number
1100927

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Trustees

Alexandra Sara Lunn
Anna Paul
Isabelle Blake-James
Also governs 1 other charity
Jaideep Mahendrakumar Barot
Also governs 1 other charity
Melanie Jane Bushell
Peter Anderson
Rowena Julie Gaston
Also governs 1 other charity
Susannah Judith Baker
Victoria Ann Espley
Wendy Susan Grant
William SLoan Friar

Also Known As

  • The Institute of Development Professionals in Education

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30 July 2026
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