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The Institute Of Refrigeration

Also known as: Institute of Refrigeration

Promotion of the science, practice and technology of refrigeration for the public good.

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Activities & Mission

Promotion of the science, practice and technology of refrigeration for the public good.

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
£522,610
Latest Expenditure
£511,038

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £226,217
Charitable Activities £260,921
Other Trading £1,300
Investments £31,891
Other Income £2,281

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £468,230
Raising Funds £42,808
Governance £37,425
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
£522,610
£511,038£468,230£807,677£212,9705 / 97
2024
£419,749
£451,5360 / 99
2023
£453,699
£427,6430 / 95
2022
£320,612
£328,7270 / 68
2021
£309,460
£333,8040 / 99

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institute Of Refrigeration

What does The Institute Of Refrigeration do?

Promotion of the science, practice and technology of refrigeration for the public good.

How much income did The Institute Of Refrigeration report in 2025?

The Institute Of Refrigeration reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £511k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Institute Of Refrigeration registered as a charity?

The Institute Of Refrigeration was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2016 as charity number 1166869. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Institute Of Refrigeration?

The Institute Of Refrigeration 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 Refrigeration operate?

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

Is The Institute Of Refrigeration a registered charity?

Yes — The Institute Of Refrigeration is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166869.

Details

Address
INSTITUTE OF REFRIGERATION
76 MILL LANE
CARSHALTON
SM5 2JR
Registration Date
3 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5079009
Charity Number
1166869

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Trustees

Christopher Michael Griffiths
Craig Girdlestone
David Bostock
Dr Dermot Cotter
John Skelton
Julie Murray
Lisa-Jayne Cook
Stephen Charles Gill
Stephen James Benton

Also Known As

  • Institute of Refrigeration

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30 July 2026
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