The Institution Of Lighting Professionals
Also known as: The Association of Public Lighting Engineers, The Institution of Lighting Engineers, The Institution of Public Lighting Engineers, Ile
The institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.
Activities & Mission
The institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 82). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £994,454 | £1,073,163 | £959,135 | £1,632,390 | £1,632,390 | 7 / 100 |
| 2024 | £1,065,768 | £1,062,896 | £940,855 | £1,619,687 | £1,619,687 | 7 / 100 |
| 2023 | £860,018 | £789,484 | £702,928 | £1,564,970 | £1,564,970 | 7 / 100 |
| 2022 | £786,460 | £715,711 | £646,544 | £1,448,994 | £1,448,994 | 8 / 100 |
| 2021 | £552,622 | £640,568 | £572,998 | £1,452,534 | £1,452,534 | 9 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Lighting Professionals
What does The Institution Of Lighting Professionals do?
The institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.
How much income did The Institution Of Lighting Professionals report in 2025?
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals reported total income of £994k and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Institution Of Lighting Professionals?
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 82 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Institution Of Lighting Professionals registered as a charity?
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1974 as charity number 268547. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Institution Of Lighting Professionals?
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Institution Of Lighting Professionals operate?
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Institution Of Lighting Professionals a registered charity?
Yes — The Institution Of Lighting Professionals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268547.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Association of Public Lighting Engineers
- The Institution of Lighting Engineers
- The Institution of Public Lighting Engineers
- Ile
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated