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The Institute For Optimum Nutrition

Also known as: I O N or Ion, Ion

Education and professional training for nutritional therapists, provision of advice on nutrition and wellbeing through our optimum nutrition clinics. Continual professional development training and information and online training for the general public. The publication of a monthly online newsletter to provide accessible information on nutrition, wellbeing and lifestyle.

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Activities & Mission

Education and professional training for nutritional therapists, provision of advice on nutrition and wellbeing through our optimum nutrition clinics. Continual professional development training and information and online training for the general public. The publication of a monthly online newsletter to provide accessible information on nutrition, wellbeing and lifestyle.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,148,963
Latest Expenditure
£2,116,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,021
Charitable Activities £2,132,288
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,654
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,116,213
Raising Funds £0
Governance £50,334
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£2,148,963
£2,116,213£2,116,213£62,821£62,82139 / 0
2024
£2,069,196
£2,124,018£2,124,018£30,071£30,07140 / 0
2023
£1,769,821
£2,160,093£2,160,093£84,893£70,89344 / 0
2022
£2,019,453
£2,262,738£2,262,738£475,165£461,16546 / 0
2021
£2,356,160
£2,024,637£2,024,637£718,450£650,30742 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institute For Optimum Nutrition

What does The Institute For Optimum Nutrition do?

Education and professional training for nutritional therapists, provision of advice on nutrition and wellbeing through our optimum nutrition clinics. Continual professional development training and information and online training for the general public. The publication of a monthly online newsletter to provide accessible information on nutrition, wellbeing and lifestyle.

How much income did The Institute For Optimum Nutrition report in 2025?

The Institute For Optimum Nutrition reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Institute For Optimum Nutrition registered as a charity?

The Institute For Optimum Nutrition was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1992 as charity number 1013084. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Institute For Optimum Nutrition?

The Institute For Optimum Nutrition is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Hampson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institute For Optimum Nutrition operate?

The Institute For Optimum Nutrition operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Institute For Optimum Nutrition a registered charity?

Yes — The Institute For Optimum Nutrition is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013084.

Details

Address
The Institute For Optimum Nutrition
Evergreen Studios
Little Green
RICHMOND
Surrey
TW9 1NZ
Registration Date
22 July 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1013084
Charity Number
1013084

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Trustees

Rachel Hampson Chair
Anita Wyles
Carmai Pestell
Christine Margaret Bailey
DIAN SHEPPERSON MILLS
Liam Jonathan Patrick Keogh
Also governs 1 other charity
Mahalakshmi Ranganathan
SUSAN HILLMAN
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • I O N or Ion
  • Ion

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