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Institution Of Royal Engineers

Also known as: Instre, The Institution

The Institution provides a forum for debate through its sponsorship of joint professional meetings; the publication of articles in its Journal; the maintenance of a Museum and Library for the RE Corps' heritage and archive collection; and the administration of prize funds and a memorials fund. The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council.

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Activities & Mission

The Institution provides a forum for debate through its sponsorship of joint professional meetings; the publication of articles in its Journal; the maintenance of a Museum and Library for the RE Corps' heritage and archive collection; and the administration of prize funds and a memorials fund. The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council.

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
£605,497
Latest Expenditure
£566,314

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Arts 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 £543,619
Charitable Activities £8,007
Other Trading £12,215
Investments £41,656
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £563,604
Raising Funds £2,710
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£605,497
£566,314£563,604£1,668,685£1,095,7527 / 52
2023
£560,677
£546,143£525,954£1,586,887£1,013,9547 / 52
2022
£526,292
£559,233£555,229£1,569,443£996,5107 / 52
2021
£481,287
£567,6250 / 52
2020
£445,335
£616,4840 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institution Of Royal Engineers

What does Institution Of Royal Engineers do?

The Institution provides a forum for debate through its sponsorship of joint professional meetings; the publication of articles in its Journal; the maintenance of a Museum and Library for the RE Corps' heritage and archive collection; and the administration of prize funds and a memorials fund. The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council.

How much income did Institution Of Royal Engineers report in 2024?

Institution Of Royal Engineers reported total income of £605k and reported expenditure of £566k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Institution Of Royal Engineers?

Institution Of Royal Engineers has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Institution Of Royal Engineers registered as a charity?

Institution Of Royal Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1967 as charity number 249882. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Institution Of Royal Engineers?

Institution Of Royal Engineers 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 Institution Of Royal Engineers operate?

Institution Of Royal Engineers operates across 3 areas: Germany, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Institution Of Royal Engineers a registered charity?

Yes — Institution Of Royal Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249882.

Details

Address
THE INSTITUTION OF ROYAL ENGINEERS
RAVELIN BUILDING
BROMPTON BARRACKS
CHATHAM
KENT
Registration Date
27 January 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249882
Charity Number
249882

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Trustees

Brig James David Webster
Brigadier James Douglas Stuart
Brigadier Peter Thomas Quaite OBE
Colonel Alexander John Harris
COLONEL DANIEL HALL VR
COLONEL GUY STUART CHEESMAN ADC
COLONEL JONATHAN LAYTON PRICHARD KVRM
Colonel Simon Justin Graham
CORPS SERGEANT MAJOR CRAIG SMITH
MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW JOHN WINGATE STURROCK
MAJOR GENERAL DAVID WILLIAM SOUTHALL CBE

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Heritage

Also Known As

  • Instre
  • The Institution

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14 May 2026
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