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The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing

Also known as: Bindt

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

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Activities & Mission

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

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 17 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,073,323
Latest Expenditure
£3,895,220

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £265,363
Charitable Activities £3,725,971
Other Trading £0
Investments £81,989
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,886,674
Raising Funds £8,546
Governance £18,968
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
£4,073,323
£3,895,220£3,886,674£4,297,821£900,00039 / 150
2023
£3,600,027
£3,203,774£3,195,999£4,057,969£850,00037 / 150
2022
£3,486,376
£2,988,646£2,980,855£3,611,243£850,00036 / 150
2021
£2,554,833
£2,550,237£2,542,432£3,148,126£850,00035 / 150
2020
£2,190,404
£2,305,838£2,299,014£3,077,818£850,00035 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing

What does The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing do?

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

How much income did The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing report in 2024?

The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing reported total income of £4.07m and reported expenditure of £3.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing?

The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing registered as a charity?

The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1970 as charity number 260666. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing?

The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing is governed by a board of 26 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing operate?

The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing operates across 17 areas, including Australia, China, Greece and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing a registered charity?

Yes — The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 260666.

Details

Address
DAVID GILBERT
MIDSUMMER HOUSE
RIVERSIDE WAY
BEDFORD ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
NN1 5NX
Registration Date
3 March 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
260666
Charity Number
260666

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Trustees

Andrew Mark Dowell
Ben Lumley
CAROLINE BULL
COLIN FORRESTER
Denize Ivy Pilarta
Dr IAIN BAILLIE
Dr James Martin Watson
Dr JOHN MICHAEL FARLEY
Dr Martin Christopher Lugg
Dr Michael Charles Smith
GARY ELLIOTT
Graeme Falconer
Ian Cooper
Jason Neill Taylor
JOHN PETER HANSEN
Matthew Beecroft
Michelle Clapham
Professor Katherine Joanne Kirk
Richard John Day
RICHARD LESLIE WATSON
Sam Cunningham
Simon Robert Watson Mills
Steven Mark Baldwin
Thomas Anthony Bertenshaw
Thomas Eoin O'Hare
Thomas Fletcher

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bindt

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