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International Institute For Environment And Development

Also known as: Iied

An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources

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Activities & Mission

An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources

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.

Show all 43 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£32,550,000
Latest Expenditure
£34,346,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £32,444,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £106,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,346,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,084,000
Grants to Institutions £13,519,000
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
£32,550,000
£34,346,000£34,346,000-£495,000£0164 / 0
2024
£26,310,000
£26,310,000£26,310,000£2,174,000£2,174,000156 / 0
2023
£21,129,000
£21,088,000£21,088,000£2,139,000£2,139,000140 / 0
2022
£20,639,000
£21,046,000£21,046,000£2,098,000£2,098,000146 / 0
2021
£18,192,156
£18,291,765£18,291,765£2,505,345£2,505,345140 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Institute For Environment And Development

What does International Institute For Environment And Development do?

An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources

How much income did International Institute For Environment And Development report in 2025?

International Institute For Environment And Development reported total income of £32.55m and reported expenditure of £34.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Institute For Environment And Development?

International Institute For Environment And Development has a program ratio of 105.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Institute For Environment And Development registered as a charity?

International Institute For Environment And Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1989 as charity number 800066. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs International Institute For Environment And Development?

International Institute For Environment And Development is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Damian George. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Institute For Environment And Development operate?

International Institute For Environment And Development operates across 43 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh and 40 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Institute For Environment And Development a registered charity?

Yes — International Institute For Environment And Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800066.

Details

Address
44 SOUTHAMPTON BUILDINGS
LONDON
WC2A 1AP
Website
www.iied.org
Registration Date
28 April 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800066
Charity Number
800066

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Trustees

Paul Damian George Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris Austin
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Alicia Perez-Porro
Harjeevan Singh Narulla
Ineza Grace
John Taylor
Jonathan Potter
Mei Yan Carol Tan
Nafisa Gudal
Paul Stevenson
Professor Maarten Krispijn van Aalst
Revathi Sharma Kollegala

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Iied

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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