Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Chartered Institute of Fundraising is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.
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What are the key facts about Chartered Institute of Fundraising?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £4,434,582
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £4,621,183
- Registered charity number
- SC050060
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Outwith Scotland
- Website
- www.ciof.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Chartered Institute of Fundraising do?
The objects for which the Institute is established are: 3.1.1 to advance or promote the efficiency of organisations established for charitable purposes throughout the United Kingdom. 3.1.2 to promote higher standards of administration and fundraising for charitable purposes throughout the United Kingdom. and 3.1.3 to educate the public in relation to the matters referred to in Articles 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 throughout the United Kingdom. 3.2 Nothing in these objects shall authorise an application of the property of the Institute for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Answers Chartered Institute of Fundraising gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is Chartered Institute of Fundraising registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chartered Institute of Fundraising a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Chartered Institute of Fundraising as a registered charity (number SC050060) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Chartered Institute of Fundraising's charity number?
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising's charity number is SC050060. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050060?
- Search SC050060 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Chartered Institute of Fundraising do?
- The objects for which the Institute is established are: 3.1.1 to advance or promote the efficiency of organisations established for charitable purposes throughout the United Kingdom. 3.1.2 to promote higher standards of administration and fundraising for charitable purposes throughout the United Kingdom. and 3.1.3 to educate the public in relation to the matters referred to in Articles 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 throughout the United Kingdom. 3.2 Nothing in these objects shall authorise an application of the property of the Institute for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7…
- Does Chartered Institute of Fundraising have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chartered Institute of Fundraising. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Chartered Institute of Fundraising?
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising's website listed in our register data is http://www.ciof.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- When was Chartered Institute of Fundraising registered as a charity?
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising was entered on the register on 1 April 2020.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.