--- title: "Institute for the Management of… — charity 291495" description: "Institute for the Management of Information… (charity 291495). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-for-the-management-of-information-systems retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:20:57.810Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute for the Management of Information Systems is listed as a registered charity (number 291495) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Institute for the Management of Information Systems? Registered charity number 291495 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) Swindon Website [www.imis.org.uk](http://www.imis.org.uk/) ## What does Institute for the Management of Information Systems do? The Institute was formed in 1978, with the objective of advancing the interests of the Data Processing Profession and its members, to set the standards for the profession and to confer recognition upon those practitioners who meet the standards. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Institute for the Management of Information Systems registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute for the Management of Information Systems yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute for the Management of Information Systems is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Institute for the Management of Information Systems? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=institute-for-the-management-of-information-systems&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.imis.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institute for the Management of Information Systems a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Institute for the Management of Information Systems as a registered charity (number 291495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Institute for the Management of Information Systems's charity number? Institute for the Management of Information Systems's charity number is 291495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291495? Search 291495 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Institute for the Management of Information Systems do? The Institute was formed in 1978, with the objective of advancing the interests of the Data Processing Profession and its members, to set the standards for the profession and to confer recognition upon those practitioners who meet the standards. Does Institute for the Management of Information Systems have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute for the Management of Information Systems. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Institute for the Management of Information Systems? Institute for the Management of Information Systems's website listed in our register data is http://www.imis.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=291495&subId=0).