Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The International Federation Of Aromatherapists

Also known as: Ifa

The IFA is the first and largest governing body for aromatherapy having pioneered aromatherapy in the NHS. We regulate and accredit standards for the benefit of the public. We are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), a body accountable to parliament and referred to by the NHS and a consultant stakeholder in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Contact Charity

Activities & Mission

The IFA is the first and largest governing body for aromatherapy having pioneered aromatherapy in the NHS. We regulate and accredit standards for the benefit of the public. We are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), a body accountable to parliament and referred to by the NHS and a consultant stakeholder in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

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 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£563,542
Latest Expenditure
£376,936

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,259
Charitable Activities £526,794
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,489
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £376,936
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£563,542
£376,936£376,936£1,627,712£881,6253 / 0
2024
£538,291
£394,425£394,425£1,441,106£04 / 0
2023
£580,268
£416,415£416,415£1,297,240£04 / 0
2022
£483,182
£362,0430 / 0
2021
£549,583
£301,852£301,852£1,039,783£04 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The International Federation Of Aromatherapists

What does The International Federation Of Aromatherapists do?

The IFA is the first and largest governing body for aromatherapy having pioneered aromatherapy in the NHS. We regulate and accredit standards for the benefit of the public. We are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), a body accountable to parliament and referred to by the NHS and a consultant stakeholder in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

How much income did The International Federation Of Aromatherapists report in 2025?

The International Federation Of Aromatherapists reported total income of £564k and reported expenditure of £377k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The International Federation Of Aromatherapists registered as a charity?

The International Federation Of Aromatherapists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 2016 as charity number 1165766. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The International Federation Of Aromatherapists?

The International Federation Of Aromatherapists 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 International Federation Of Aromatherapists operate?

The International Federation Of Aromatherapists operates across 15 areas, including Australia, Brazil, Canada and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The International Federation Of Aromatherapists a registered charity?

Yes — The International Federation Of Aromatherapists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165766.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071317
Charity Number
1165766

Trustees

Georgina Chester-Moore
Georgina Hennessy
Jon Tay Seng Tong
Kate Rourke
Kyoto Wood
Leticia Marinho dos Anjos Pais
Rui Parkinson
Salvatore Battaglia

Also Known As

  • Ifa

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
Report a data issue