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The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health

Also known as: Iosh

The Institution was established to provide systematic and organised methods of improving health and safety at work. Our vision is a world of work which is safe, healthy and sustainable

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Activities & Mission

The Institution was established to provide systematic and organised methods of improving health and safety at work. Our vision is a world of work which is safe, healthy and sustainable

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 84 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,256,000
Latest Expenditure
£18,441,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £18,007,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £249,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,441,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £638,000
Grants to Institutions £61,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,256,000
£18,441,000£18,441,000£16,147,000£16,147,000239 / 1000
2024
£17,283,000
£17,365,000£17,365,000£16,212,000£16,212,000216 / 1000
2023
£16,556,000
£16,514,000£16,514,000£15,521,000£15,521,000200 / 1000
2022
£15,432,000
£14,201,000£14,201,000£15,989,000£15,989,000194 / 2100
2021
£13,412,000
£12,547,000£12,547,000£14,234,000£14,234,000187 / 976

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health

What does The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health do?

The Institution was established to provide systematic and organised methods of improving health and safety at work. Our vision is a world of work which is safe, healthy and sustainable

How much income did The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health report in 2025?

The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health reported total income of £18.26m and reported expenditure of £18.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health registered as a charity?

The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2003 as charity number 1096790. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health?

The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Ruth Susan Boumphrey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health operate?

The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health operates across 84 areas, including Algeria, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda and 81 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health a registered charity?

Yes — The Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096790.

Details

Address
INSTITUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
& HEALTH
THE GRANGE
HIGHFIELD DRIVE
WIGSTON
LE18 1NN
Registration Date
1 April 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3955837
Charity Number
1096790

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Trustees

Dr Ruth Susan Boumphrey Chair
Anthony Blackman
Arlette Anderson
Bobby Chakravarthy
David Auger
Dr Richard Rolfe
Lawrence Webb
Lesley Kavanagh
Paul Lindsay
Also governs 1 other charity
Sonia Whiteley
Stuart Stockley

Also Known As

  • Iosh

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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