Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering
Also known as: The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, I R S E
World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications.
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World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,429,039 | £1,607,431 | £942,983 | £1,965,849 | £1,965,849 | 13 / 55 |
| 2024 | £1,446,165 | £1,444,806 | £769,916 | £1,995,248 | £1,995,248 | 13 / 90 |
| 2023 | £1,250,301 | £1,265,654 | £746,734 | £1,905,124 | £1,905,124 | 13 / 90 |
| 2022 | £1,152,004 | £1,216,729 | £658,423 | £1,814,826 | £1,814,826 | 12 / 85 |
| 2021 | £918,851 | £999,540 | £580,662 | £2,297,179 | £2,297,179 | 10 / 80 |
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Frequently asked questions about Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering
What does Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering do?
World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications.
How much income did Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering report in 2025?
Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering registered as a charity?
Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1995 as charity number 1046999. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering?
Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering is governed by a board of 25 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering operate?
Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering operates across 53 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Austria and 50 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering a registered charity?
Yes — Institution Of Railway Signal Engineering is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1046999.
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- I R S E
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- 2 November 2026
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