The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development
Also known as: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Cipd
The purpose of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives by improving practices in people and organisational development. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a wide range of activities including research, surveys, publications, advisory services, training courses, conferences, contributions to public policy and extensive media coverage.
Activities & Mission
The purpose of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives by improving practices in people and organisational development. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a wide range of activities including research, surveys, publications, advisory services, training courses, conferences, contributions to public policy and extensive media coverage.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £53,103,000 | £49,207,000 | £38,781,000 | £22,674,000 | £22,631,000 | 385 / 1141 |
| 2024 | £47,684,000 | £52,708,000 | £42,798,000 | £21,395,000 | £18,120,000 | 424 / 1312 |
| 2023 | £45,013,000 | £51,628,000 | £41,169,000 | £24,871,000 | £20,226,000 | 412 / 1648 |
| 2022 | £42,351,000 | £43,320,000 | £34,090,000 | £31,681,000 | £22,153,000 | 385 / 5091 |
| 2021 | £38,553,000 | £37,763,000 | £29,624,000 | £26,187,000 | £13,432,000 | 370 / 4500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development
What does The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development do?
The purpose of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives by improving practices in people and organisational development. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a wide range of activities including research, surveys, publications, advisory services, training courses, conferences, contributions to public policy and extensive media coverage.
How much income did The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development report in 2025?
The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development reported total income of £53.10m and reported expenditure of £49.21m 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 Personnel And Development?
The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development has a program ratio of 73.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development registered as a charity?
The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2000 as charity number 1079797. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development?
The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Christopher John Bones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development operate?
The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development operates across 6 areas, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development a registered charity?
Yes — The Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079797.
Details
PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT
151 THE BROADWAY
LONDON
SW19 1JQ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated