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The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy

Also known as: The Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants, C I P F a

CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.

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Activities & Mission

CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.

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 19 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,881,000
Latest Expenditure
£27,947,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 59.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £12,916,000
Other Trading £17,451,000
Investments £169,000
Other Income £345,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,728,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £697,000
Grants to Institutions £73,000
Other Expenditure £11,219,000

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
£30,881,000
£27,947,000£16,728,000£13,895,000£4,182,000211 / 109
2023
£28,181,000
£28,111,000£16,253,000£12,509,000£2,603,000259 / 500
2022
£28,483,000
£27,341,000£16,605,000£15,513,000£6,031,000238 / 518
2021
£26,603,000
£23,129,000£13,556,000-£3,673,000£5,121,000214 / 570
2020
£26,417,000
£23,575,000£12,423,000-£15,905,000£2,484,000219 / 570

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy

What does The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy do?

CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.

How much income did The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy report in 2024?

The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy reported total income of £30.88m and reported expenditure of £27.95m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy registered as a charity?

The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 1964 as charity number 231060. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy?

The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy is governed by a board of 33 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy operate?

The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy operates across 19 areas, including Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy a registered charity?

Yes — The Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231060.

Details

Address
C I P F A
77 MANSELL STREET
LONDON
E1 8AN
Registration Date
13 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
231060
Charity Number
231060

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Trustees

Adesola Adepoju CPFA, FCA
Amanda Dowse
Andrew Francis
Caroline Al-Beyerty
Clementine Johnson
David Blair
Dr Deirdre Bane
Dr Jamie Carrahar MBE
Hardev Virdee
Harriet Aldridge
Ian Owen
Ian Williams
Jack O'Shea
Julie Murphy
Also governs 1 other charity
Libby Mason
Lin Liu
Marcel Mukeshimana
Michael Curtis
Michael Wildman
Mike Newbury
Nina Philippidis
Paul Vorbach
Peter Gillett
Peter Welch
Professor Toshihiko Ishihara
Rebecca Nelson
Simone Hines
Also governs 1 other charity
Sir Mark Lowcock KCB
Sofia Mahmood
Steven Corbishley
Theresa Channell

Also Known As

  • The Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants
  • C I P F a

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14 May 2026
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