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The Chartered Institute Of Building

Also known as: C I O B

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

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Activities & Mission

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

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 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,405,000
Latest Expenditure
£15,199,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Charitable activities 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 £13,964,000
Other Trading £544,000
Investments £559,000
Other Income £338,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,665,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £140,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,534,000

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
£15,405,000
£15,199,000£11,665,000£13,515,000£13,515,000181 / 400
2023
£13,897,000
£14,621,000£10,746,000£12,842,000£12,842,000179 / 400
2022
£12,064,797
£14,046,074£10,164,599£13,566,070£12,458,871165 / 400
2021
£11,791,048
£11,998,107£8,484,396£16,857,847£15,445,226150 / 400
2020
£11,270,000
£10,677,000£7,694,000£15,839,000£14,353,000138 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institute Of Building

What does The Chartered Institute Of Building do?

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

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

The Chartered Institute Of Building reported total income of £15.40m and reported expenditure of £15.20m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Chartered Institute Of Building?

The Chartered Institute Of Building has a program ratio of 75.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

The Chartered Institute Of Building was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 1980 as charity number 280795. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Chartered Institute Of Building?

The Chartered Institute Of Building is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN NITMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chartered Institute Of Building operate?

The Chartered Institute Of Building operates across 11 areas, including Australia, Canada, China and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chartered Institute Of Building a registered charity?

Yes — The Chartered Institute Of Building is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280795.

Details

Address
Chartered Institute Of Building
3 Arlington Square
Downshire Way
BRACKNELL
Berkshire
RG12 1WA
Website
www.ciob.org
Registration Date
25 September 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280795
Charity Number
280795

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Trustees

STEPHEN NITMAN Chair
CHRIS KEAST
Craig Battye
Doodnath Clint Kissoon
Elizabeth Smith
Hadi Kazemi
Jonathan Key
Jonathan Payne
Noel McKee
Ola Obadara
Paul Gandy
Paul Vega
Paul Young
Phillip Beaumont
Rachael Keeble
Saul Humphrey

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • C I O B

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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