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The Institute Of Grocery Distribution

Also known as: I G D

IGD is an education and training charity for the food and grocery industry undertaking research for the benefit of the public.We develop people working in or looking to join the industry. We create a secure and sustainable public benefit through publicly sharing best practice and other research on the food industry.

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Activities & Mission

IGD is an education and training charity for the food and grocery industry undertaking research for the benefit of the public.We develop people working in or looking to join the industry. We create a secure and sustainable public benefit through publicly sharing best practice and other research on the food industry.

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
£19,342,659
Latest Expenditure
£19,237,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 30.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 30.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 69.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £417,500
Other Trading £18,826,070
Investments £99,089
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,950,675
Raising Funds £13,286,368
Governance £59,573
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,342,659
£19,237,043£5,950,675£11,626,231£9,119,617175 / 0
2023
£18,567,675
£19,215,810£5,749,383£10,758,056£8,316,146178 / 0
2022
£16,517,316
£16,677,414£5,129,203£10,817,555£8,378,654168 / 0
2021
£15,588,838
£14,655,116£4,088,289£11,263,965£0149 / 0
2020
£13,263,970
£13,479,202£3,613,075£10,271,947£10,271,947157 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institute Of Grocery Distribution

What does The Institute Of Grocery Distribution do?

IGD is an education and training charity for the food and grocery industry undertaking research for the benefit of the public.We develop people working in or looking to join the industry. We create a secure and sustainable public benefit through publicly sharing best practice and other research on the food industry.

How much income did The Institute Of Grocery Distribution report in 2024?

The Institute Of Grocery Distribution reported total income of £19.34m and reported expenditure of £19.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Institute Of Grocery Distribution registered as a charity?

The Institute Of Grocery Distribution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1971 as charity number 309939. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Institute Of Grocery Distribution?

The Institute Of Grocery Distribution is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institute Of Grocery Distribution operate?

The Institute Of Grocery Distribution operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Institute Of Grocery Distribution a registered charity?

Yes — The Institute Of Grocery Distribution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309939.

Details

Address
INSTITUTE OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTION
GRANGE LANE
LETCHMORE HEATH
WATFORD
WD25 8GD
Website
www.igd.com
Registration Date
26 November 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
309939
Charity Number
309939

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Trustees

Afshin Amirahmadi
Alessandra Laraud
Heather Thomas
Matt Lee
Matthew Boulter
Natasha Alexandra Rice
Ruth Anne Elizabeth McDonald
Yvette Edwards

Also Known As

  • I G D

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