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The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited

Also known as: I a M, Iam, Iam Roadsmart

IAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.

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Activities & Mission

IAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.

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
£6,479,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,493,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 61.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 40.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,659,000
Charitable Activities £742,000
Other Trading £1,880,000
Investments £198,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,606,000
Raising Funds £2,887,000
Governance £139,000
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
£6,479,000
£7,493,000£4,606,000£5,467,000£5,467,00068 / 5000
2024
£6,521,000
£6,984,000£4,294,000£6,593,000£6,593,00068 / 5000
2023
£6,169,000
£7,220,000£4,121,000£7,259,000£7,259,00060 / 5000
2022
£6,319,000
£6,396,000£3,851,000£9,028,000£9,028,00050 / 4917
2021
£5,726,000
£5,667,000£3,435,000£8,680,000£8,680,00061 / 3358

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited

What does The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited do?

IAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.

How much income did The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited report in 2025?

The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited reported total income of £6.48m and reported expenditure of £7.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited?

The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited has a program ratio of 71.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited registered as a charity?

The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 1966 as charity number 249002. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited?

The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited operate?

The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249002.

Details

Address
IAM RoadSmart
1 Albany Place
Hyde Way
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 3BT
Registration Date
18 November 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249002
Charity Number
249002

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Trustees

Angela Bell
Mark Jonathan Powell
Nicholas David John Lomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas John Antony Stein
Rupert John Luke Newman
Sarah Jennifer Whiteside-Jones
Shona Johnstone
Thomas Kelman
Victoria Ann Milford

Also Known As

  • I a M
  • Iam
  • Iam Roadsmart

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