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The Institution Of Chemical Engineers

Also known as: Icheme

Promoting and advancing the science of chemical engineering in all its branches, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

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Activities & Mission

Promoting and advancing the science of chemical engineering in all its branches, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,598,000
Latest Expenditure
£10,176,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 46). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 85% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,000
Charitable Activities £10,414,000
Other Trading £123,000
Investments £51,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,089,000
Raising Funds £87,000
Governance £91,000
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
£10,598,000
£10,176,000£10,089,000£9,693,000£9,722,00091 / 3500
2024
£10,815,000
£9,990,000£9,899,000£8,512,000£8,364,00097 / 3000
2023
£9,870,000
£8,941,000£8,833,000£6,510,000£7,613,00092 / 2700
2022
£8,662,000
£8,466,000£8,329,000£5,879,000£6,734,00094 / 3000
2021
£8,156,000
£7,468,000£7,339,000£4,570,000£6,559,00087 / 3000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Chemical Engineers

What does The Institution Of Chemical Engineers do?

Promoting and advancing the science of chemical engineering in all its branches, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

How much income did The Institution Of Chemical Engineers report in 2025?

The Institution Of Chemical Engineers reported total income of £10.60m and reported expenditure of £10.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Institution Of Chemical Engineers?

The Institution Of Chemical Engineers has a program ratio of 95.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 46 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Institution Of Chemical Engineers registered as a charity?

The Institution Of Chemical Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1963 as charity number 214379. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Institution Of Chemical Engineers?

The Institution Of Chemical Engineers is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oluwole Folayan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institution Of Chemical Engineers operate?

The Institution Of Chemical Engineers operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Institution Of Chemical Engineers a registered charity?

Yes — The Institution Of Chemical Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214379.

Details

Address
INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
165-189 RAILWAY TERRACE
RUGBY
CV21 3HQ
Registration Date
23 January 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
214379
Charity Number
214379

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Trustees

Oluwole Folayan Chair
Dr Mary Stewart
Elizabeth Halifax
Mohammed-Iqbal Essa
Paul McLaughlin
Professor Alan John Harper
Professor Joan Cordiner
Professor Raffaella Ocone
Tawana Julian Phineas Muchatuta
Thomas Whateley
Wadoud Hazineh
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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Icheme

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