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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.

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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
£10,242,495
Latest Expenditure
£9,906,806

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £9,461,055
Other Trading £692,308
Investments £89,132
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,155,818
Raising Funds £750,988
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,242,495
£9,906,806£9,155,818£10,425,405£10,402,71569 / 537
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

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 2025?

The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators reported total income of £10.24m and reported expenditure of £9.91m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 12 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 July 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803725
Charity Number
803725

Trustees

Ben Giaretta Chair
Andrew Miller KC
Anna Stylianou
Caroline Kenny KC
Charles Lagana Putz
Chikwendu Madumere
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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9 November 2026
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