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The Institution Of Engineering And Technology

Also known as: The Institution of Electrical Engineers, Iet, The Iet

Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.

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Activities & Mission

Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.

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 43 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£64,082,000
Latest Expenditure
£70,300,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 40% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £728,000
Charitable Activities £41,767,000
Other Trading £17,301,000
Investments £4,286,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £63,139,000
Raising Funds £7,161,000
Governance £520,000
Grants to Institutions £421,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£64,082,000
£70,300,000£63,139,000£189,965,000£68,894,000576 / 3700
2023
£66,414,000
£72,318,000£65,859,000£183,946,000£167,885,000608 / 4913
2022
£67,565,000
£68,826,000£64,204,000£176,826,000£157,882,000634 / 4700
2021
£58,545,000
£64,532,000£62,279,000£196,155,000£172,042,000636 / 4813
2020
£52,533,000
£61,867,000£59,640,000£186,298,000£170,208,000670 / 4508

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Engineering And Technology

What does The Institution Of Engineering And Technology do?

Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.

How much income did The Institution Of Engineering And Technology report in 2024?

The Institution Of Engineering And Technology reported total income of £64.08m and reported expenditure of £70.30m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Institution Of Engineering And Technology?

The Institution Of Engineering And Technology has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Institution Of Engineering And Technology registered as a charity?

The Institution Of Engineering And Technology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1964 as charity number 211014. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Institution Of Engineering And Technology?

The Institution Of Engineering And Technology is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dawn Elizabeth Ohlson CEng FIET. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institution Of Engineering And Technology operate?

The Institution Of Engineering And Technology operates across 43 areas, including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium and 40 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Institution Of Engineering And Technology a registered charity?

Yes — The Institution Of Engineering And Technology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211014.

Details

Address
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
2 SAVOY PLACE
LONDON
WC2R 0BL
Registration Date
6 February 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
211014
Charity Number
211014

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Trustees

Dawn Elizabeth Ohlson CEng FIET Chair
Brigadier Andrew James Rogers CEng FIET
David Warren Arthur East CBE FIET
Dr Graham Herries
Dr Paul Michael Needham
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Simon David Hart CEng FIET
Ian MacGillivray CEng MIET
Justina Ho
Kathryn Trudy Norris-Grey
Katy Deacon CEng MIET
Mamta Rani Singhal MBE FIET
Mark Goudie CEng FIET
Sam Presley
Samantha Elizabeth Hubbard IEng FIET
Simon Harrison
Also governs 1 other charity
Yewande Modupe Akinola CEng FIET
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Institution of Electrical Engineers
  • Iet
  • The Iet

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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