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Institute Of Conservation

Icon promotes the long term preservation and conservation of cultural heritage; advances knowledge, education, training and research in conservation; raises awareness of the importance of caring for heritage; and represents the public interest and the conservation community on issues of concern across the wide range of heritage conservation sectors and disciplines.

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Activities & Mission

Icon promotes the long term preservation and conservation of cultural heritage; advances knowledge, education, training and research in conservation; raises awareness of the importance of caring for heritage; and represents the public interest and the conservation community on issues of concern across the wide range of heritage conservation sectors and disciplines.

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
£846,800
Latest Expenditure
£866,721

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £33,933
Charitable Activities £689,021
Other Trading £113,799
Investments £10,047
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £866,721
Raising Funds £0
Governance £45,691
Grants to Institutions £8,797
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
£846,800
£866,721£866,721£257,715£257,7158 / 486
2024
£693,068
£748,203£748,203£277,636£227,6367 / 489
2023
£696,048
£741,468£741,468£332,771£227,6928 / 475
2022
£782,222
£738,005£738,005£378,191£209,4688 / 475
2021
£763,286
£730,399£730,399£333,974£103,08910 / 475

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute Of Conservation

What does Institute Of Conservation do?

Icon promotes the long term preservation and conservation of cultural heritage; advances knowledge, education, training and research in conservation; raises awareness of the importance of caring for heritage; and represents the public interest and the conservation community on issues of concern across the wide range of heritage conservation sectors and disciplines.

How much income did Institute Of Conservation report in 2025?

Institute Of Conservation reported total income of £847k and reported expenditure of £867k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Institute Of Conservation registered as a charity?

Institute Of Conservation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2005 as charity number 1108380. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Institute Of Conservation?

Institute Of Conservation is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute Of Conservation operate?

Institute Of Conservation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Institute Of Conservation a registered charity?

Yes — Institute Of Conservation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108380.

Details

Address
THE FINSBURY BUSINESS CENTRE LTD
40 BOWLING GREEN LANE
LONDON
EC1R 0NE
Registration Date
2 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010241
Charity Number
1108380

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Trustees

Amber Clare Law
Charles William Morse
David Orr
Diana Davis
Emma Louise Callaghan
Emma Mary Elizabeth Lowe
Louise Hayward
Maria Jordan
Mark Ross
Matthew Read
Michael Osbaldeston
Also governs 2 other charities
Michelle Anne Stoddart
Nicolas Boyes
Philippa Jill Rader
Sarah Jane Peek
Tracy Jane Manning

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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