Is Cipd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cipd as a registered charity (number SC045154) 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 Cipd's charity number?

Cipd's charity number is SC045154. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045154?

Search SC045154 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.

Does Cipd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cipd. 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 Cipd?

Cipd's website listed in our register data is http://www.cipd.co.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 Cipd registered as a charity?

Cipd was entered on the register on 8 October 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045154Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Cipd

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Cipd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Cipd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £52,808,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £47,047,000
Registered charity number: SC045154
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.cipd.co.uk

Quick answer

Cipd (number SC045154) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Cipd do?

The objects for which the Institute is established are the promotion of the art and science of the management and development of people for the public benefit.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cipd

Answers Cipd gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 8 October 2014
Also known as: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Cipd registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cipd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cipd. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Cipd?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cipd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cipd as a registered charity (number SC045154) 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 Cipd's charity number?: Cipd's charity number is SC045154. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045154?: Search SC045154 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 Cipd do?: The objects for which the Institute is established are the promotion of the art and science of the management and development of people for the public benefit.
Does Cipd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cipd. 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 Cipd?: Cipd's website listed in our register data is http://www.cipd.co.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 Cipd registered as a charity?: Cipd was entered on the register on 8 October 2014.

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.