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.
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.
Grants
The Institution Of Engineering And Technology makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £967,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £65,144,000 | £70,223,000 | £62,578,000 | £196,010,000 | £72,129,000 | 537 / 3800 |
| 2024 | £64,082,000 | £70,300,000 | £63,139,000 | £189,965,000 | £68,894,000 | 576 / 3700 |
| 2023 | £66,414,000 | £72,318,000 | £65,859,000 | £183,946,000 | £167,885,000 | 608 / 4913 |
| 2022 | £67,565,000 | £68,826,000 | £64,204,000 | £176,826,000 | £157,882,000 | 634 / 4700 |
| 2021 | £58,545,000 | £64,532,000 | £62,279,000 | £196,155,000 | £172,042,000 | 636 / 4813 |
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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 2025?
The Institution Of Engineering And Technology reported total income of £65.14m and reported expenditure of £70.22m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 94 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 15 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Institution of Electrical Engineers
- Iet
- The Iet
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated