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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.

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Activities & Mission

The institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,065,768
Latest Expenditure
£1,062,896

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £993,311
Other Trading £55,196
Investments £17,261
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £940,855
Raising Funds £68,695
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £53,346

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
£1,065,768
£1,062,896£940,855£1,619,687£1,619,6877 / 100
2023
£860,018
£789,484£702,928£1,564,970£1,564,9707 / 100
2022
£786,460
£715,711£646,544£1,448,994£1,448,9948 / 100
2021
£552,622
£640,568£572,998£1,452,534£1,452,5349 / 100
2020
£489,989
£635,4290 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Institution Of Lighting Professionals reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 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.

Details

Address
Institution of Lighting
Professionals
Regent House
Regent Place
RUGBY
CV21 2PN
Registration Date
20 December 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
268547
Charity Number
268547

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Trustees

Emily Bolt
James Duffin
John Sutcliffe
Kevin Andrew Clark
Kieron Jarvis
Michala Medcalf
Perry Hazell
Peter Raynham

Sectors & Classifications

Research

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
14 May 2026
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