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The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering

The purpose of the CIPHE IS to protect the health and safety of the public through a strong qualified membership reinforced by their competency and technical expertise. To create technical excellence so the public will receive the benefit of a protected environment and enhanced sustainability with improved safety and health.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of the CIPHE IS to protect the health and safety of the public through a strong qualified membership reinforced by their competency and technical expertise. To create technical excellence so the public will receive the benefit of a protected environment and enhanced sustainability with improved safety and health.

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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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,318,091
Latest Expenditure
£1,371,933

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,021,903
Other Trading £233,740
Investments £62,448
Other Income £78,328

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,286,261
Raising Funds £85,672
Governance £56,229
Grants to Institutions £24,111
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
£1,318,091
£1,371,933£1,286,261£1,773,216£1,773,21611 / 89
2024
£1,422,702
£1,242,974£1,220,049£1,748,730£1,748,7309 / 75
2023
£1,094,308
£1,116,412£1,096,548£1,561,119£1,561,11911 / 75
2022
£1,046,614
£1,045,811£1,037,469£1,273,223£1,273,22311 / 68
2021
£882,984
£917,890£913,177£1,272,420£1,272,42011 / 83

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering

What does The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering do?

The purpose of the CIPHE IS to protect the health and safety of the public through a strong qualified membership reinforced by their competency and technical expertise. To create technical excellence so the public will receive the benefit of a protected environment and enhanced sustainability with improved safety and health.

How much income did The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering report in 2025?

The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering registered as a charity?

The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2008 as charity number 1124517. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering?

The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ernie McDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering operate?

The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering operates across 6 areas, including China, Hong Kong, Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering a registered charity?

Yes — The Chartered Institute Of Plumbing And Heating Engineering is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124517.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 June 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035190
Charity Number
1124517

Trustees

Ernie McDonald Chair
Charles Michael Brooks
Geoff Westall
Kevin Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Louchavan Lemard
Melville Alphonso Gumbs
Neil Overton
Peter George Thom

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