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The Institution Of Civil Engineers

Also known as: Ice

The ICE is a international membership organisation that exists to promote and advance civil engineering around the world. Civil Engineers design, build and maintain roads, railways, airports, ports, power stations, flood defences, water and waste systems. Where possible they seek to minimise society's impact on the environment and look for more sustainable ways of meeting our needs.

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Activities & Mission

The ICE is a international membership organisation that exists to promote and advance civil engineering around the world. Civil Engineers design, build and maintain roads, railways, airports, ports, power stations, flood defences, water and waste systems. Where possible they seek to minimise society's impact on the environment and look for more sustainable ways of meeting our needs.

Grants

The Institution Of Civil Engineers makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£184,000
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£46,143,000
Latest Expenditure
£47,939,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 64.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 37.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £549,000
Charitable Activities £20,688,000
Other Trading £24,084,000
Investments £635,000
Other Income £187,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,919,000
Raising Funds £17,020,000
Governance £1,054,000
Grants to Institutions £184,000
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
£46,143,000
£47,939,000£30,919,000£79,080,000£20,779,000373 / 10000
2024
£43,050,000
£46,551,000£31,065,000£76,992,000£20,087,000355 / 10000
2023
£42,712,000
£41,067,000£26,350,000£78,888,000£20,424,000348 / 10000
2022
£40,403,000
£37,386,000£23,272,000£71,095,000£15,277,000334 / 10000
2021
£35,043,000
£29,797,000£18,716,000£73,477,000£20,490,000312 / 10000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Civil Engineers

What does The Institution Of Civil Engineers do?

The ICE is a international membership organisation that exists to promote and advance civil engineering around the world. Civil Engineers design, build and maintain roads, railways, airports, ports, power stations, flood defences, water and waste systems. Where possible they seek to minimise society's impact on the environment and look for more sustainable ways of meeting our needs.

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

The Institution Of Civil Engineers reported total income of £46.14m and reported expenditure of £47.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Institution Of Civil Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1963 as charity number 210252. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Institution Of Civil Engineers?

The Institution Of Civil Engineers is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institution Of Civil Engineers operate?

The Institution Of Civil Engineers operates across 7 areas, including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Institution Of Civil Engineers a registered charity?

Yes — The Institution Of Civil Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210252.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 March 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
210252
Charity Number
210252

Trustees

Andrew Enston
Andrew James Mcnaughton
David Norman Porter
Jonathan Alan Spruce
Julie Louise Wood
Lewis Barlow
Lucy Rew
Ohis Ilalokhoin
Paula McMahon
Priti Parikh
Richard William Bayfield
Yvonne Murphy
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Ice

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