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The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers

Also known as: I M E C H E

Improving the world through engineering,specifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon?

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Activities & Mission

Improving the world through engineering,specifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon?

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
£31,922,000
Latest Expenditure
£32,627,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 44.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £280,000
Charitable Activities £19,504,000
Other Trading £10,956,000
Investments £499,000
Other Income £683,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £22,216,000
Raising Funds £10,411,000
Governance £4,236,000
Grants to Institutions £267,000
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
£31,922,000
£32,627,000£22,216,000£33,206,000£8,742,000222 / 5217
2023
£30,248,000
£29,065,000£19,065,000£34,564,000£7,809,000227 / 6006
2022
£28,710,000
£28,523,000£17,163,000£33,454,000£6,473,000224 / 5276
2021
£22,602,000
£21,863,000£14,838,000£35,150,000£19,716,000200 / 4000
2020
£21,929,000
£20,981,000£13,307,000£23,368,000£5,140,000199 / 4000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers

What does The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers do?

Improving the world through engineering,specifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon?

How much income did The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers report in 2024?

The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers reported total income of £31.92m and reported expenditure of £32.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1963 as charity number 206882. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers?

The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers operate?

The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers operates across 4 areas: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers a registered charity?

Yes — The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206882.

Details

Address
INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
1 BIRDCAGE WALK
LONDON
SW1H 9JJ
Registration Date
29 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206882
Charity Number
206882

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Trustees

Abbey Addison
Adrian Waldock
Chris Chong
Darren Sharpe
Dr David Nowell CEng
Dr Richard Charles Bartlett Judge CEng
Joshua Thomson-Smith
Lisa Norcross
Matthew Garside
Ruth Shilston
Simon Evans

Also Known As

  • I M E C H E

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