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The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators

Also known as: Ciarb

The principal object for which the Institute is established and incorporated is to promote and facilitate worldwide the determination of disputes by arbitration and alternative means of private dispute resolution other than resolution by the court. The main beneficiaries of the work carried out by the Institute are its members and the general public, both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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Activities & Mission

The principal object for which the Institute is established and incorporated is to promote and facilitate worldwide the determination of disputes by arbitration and alternative means of private dispute resolution other than resolution by the court. The main beneficiaries of the work carried out by the Institute are its members and the general public, both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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 69 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,661,795
Latest Expenditure
£9,803,814

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £6,131,233
Other Trading £2,656,625
Investments £102,829
Other Income £771,263

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,885,683
Raising Funds £918,131
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
£9,661,795
£9,803,814£8,885,683£9,781,226£9,772,253104 / 1000
2023
£9,027,889
£9,015,882£8,098,000£9,708,756£9,699,93899 / 1000
2022
£8,217,386
£8,363,822£7,655,984£9,961,047£9,882,89971 / 60
2021
£7,318,811
£6,714,596£6,129,683£9,321,096£9,271,24970 / 200
2020
£6,865,604
£5,813,725£5,813,725£9,128,947£8,951,32977 / 169

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators

What does The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators do?

The principal object for which the Institute is established and incorporated is to promote and facilitate worldwide the determination of disputes by arbitration and alternative means of private dispute resolution other than resolution by the court. The main beneficiaries of the work carried out by the Institute are its members and the general public, both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

How much income did The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators report in 2024?

The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators reported total income of £9.66m and reported expenditure of £9.80m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators registered as a charity?

The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1990 as charity number 803725. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators?

The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Giaretta. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators operate?

The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators operates across 69 areas, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua And Barbuda and 66 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators a registered charity?

Yes — The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803725.

Details

Address
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
12-14 Bloomsbury Square
LONDON
WC1A 2LP
Registration Date
19 July 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803725
Charity Number
803725

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Trustees

Ben Giaretta Chair
Andrew Miller KC
Anita Kimber
Anna Stylianou
Caroline Kenny KC
Charles Lagana Putz
Chikwendu Madumere
David Huebner
Lucy Greenwood
Nighat Dad
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Barrett
Peter O'Malley
Ron C Hamilton
Saad Hegazy

Also Known As

  • Ciarb

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14 May 2026
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