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The City And Guilds Of London Institute

Notable UK charity

Also known as: City and Guilds of London Institute, City & Guilds, City and Guilds International, City & Guilds Foundation

Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.

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Activities & Mission

Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.

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

Latest Income
£174,100,000
Latest Expenditure
£174,600,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 58.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 42.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £300,000
Charitable Activities £105,900,000
Other Trading £67,200,000
Investments £700,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £101,500,000
Raising Funds £72,800,000
Governance £1,100,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £300,000

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
£174,100,000
£174,600,000£101,500,000£84,100,000£38,600,0001610 / 0
2023
£159,000,000
£167,900,000£100,700,000£86,500,000£37,700,0001550 / 0
2022
£142,500,000
£146,900,000£97,900,000£103,400,000£58,300,0001377 / 0
2021
£129,900,000
£137,400,000£93,800,000£88,000,000£59,300,0001371 / 0
2020
£135,700,000
£143,800,000£97,100,000£95,900,000£63,400,0001362 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The City And Guilds Of London Institute

What does The City And Guilds Of London Institute do?

Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.

How much income did The City And Guilds Of London Institute report in 2024?

The City And Guilds Of London Institute reported total income of £174.10m and reported expenditure of £174.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The City And Guilds Of London Institute registered as a charity?

The City And Guilds Of London Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1965 as charity number 312832. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The City And Guilds Of London Institute?

The City And Guilds Of London Institute is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The City And Guilds Of London Institute operate?

The City And Guilds Of London Institute operates across 85 areas, including Afghanistan, Australia, Azerbaijan and 82 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The City And Guilds Of London Institute a registered charity?

Yes — The City And Guilds Of London Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312832.

Details

Address
Giltspur House
5-6 Giltspur Street
London
EC1A 9DE
Registration Date
25 May 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312832
Charity Number
312832

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Trustees

Andy Marchant
DICK PALMER
FRANK LANZA DOUGLAS
JANE ELIZABETH GIBBON
Jessica Leigh Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
STUART FRANCIS RUSSELL

Also Known As

  • City and Guilds of London Institute
  • City & Guilds
  • City and Guilds International
  • City & Guilds Foundation

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