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.
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.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 92). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,160,000 | £16,311,000 | £12,630,000 | £15,187,000 | £15,187,000 | 185 / 400 |
| 2024 | £15,405,000 | £15,199,000 | £11,665,000 | £13,515,000 | £13,515,000 | 181 / 400 |
| 2023 | £13,897,000 | £14,621,000 | £10,746,000 | £12,842,000 | £12,842,000 | 179 / 400 |
| 2022 | £12,064,797 | £14,046,074 | £10,164,599 | £13,566,070 | £12,458,871 | 165 / 400 |
| 2021 | £11,791,048 | £11,998,107 | £8,484,396 | £16,857,847 | £15,445,226 | 150 / 400 |
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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 2025?
The Chartered Institute Of Building reported total income of £17.16m and reported expenditure of £16.31m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 73.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 92 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 15 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.
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Also Known As
- C I O B
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated