The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers
Also known as: The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Benevolent Fund
CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.
Activities & Mission
CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 320). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education 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 | £11,083,626 | £10,954,352 | £7,144,182 | £10,181,812 | £6,956,728 | 79 / 2000 |
| 2024 | £16,938,372 | £10,092,808 | £6,469,154 | £10,172,960 | £7,989,108 | 70 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £9,546,489 | £9,364,973 | £5,440,713 | £3,294,521 | £1,464,158 | 67 / 2000 |
| 2022 | £8,471,125 | £7,703,847 | £4,312,892 | £3,289,233 | £940,000 | 61 / 2000 |
| 2021 | £6,891,321 | £6,612,161 | £4,030,643 | £3,015,908 | £690,000 | 62 / 1000 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers
What does The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers do?
CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.
How much income did The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers report in 2025?
The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers reported total income of £11.08m and reported expenditure of £10.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers?
The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers has a program ratio of 64.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 320 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers registered as a charity?
The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1979 as charity number 278104. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers?
The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Alan Cooper FCIBSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers operate?
The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers operates across 7 areas, including Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers a registered charity?
Yes — The Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278104.
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Also Known As
- The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated