--- title: "Institute of Medical Ethics — charity 261876" description: "Institute of Medical Ethics (charity 261876). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-of-medical-ethics retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:20:57.163Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute of Medical Ethics is listed as a registered charity (number 261876) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £330,668 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 of Medical Ethics? Registered charity number 261876 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) Westway House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £330,668 Website [www.ime-uk.org](http://www.ime-uk.org/) ## What does Institute of Medical Ethics do? TO EDUCATE BY MEANS OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES AND ANY OTHER SUITABLE METHOD THOSE PERSONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM CONCERNED IN ANY WAY WITH THE PRACTICE AND STUDY OF MEDICINE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF HEALING MEN AND WOMEN IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AND MORE PARTICULARLY INVOLVING STUDY OF THE RELATION AND INTERACTION OF MEDICINE, WITH ETHICS RELIGION PHILOSOPHY LAWS AND SOCIOLOGY. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 of Medical Ethics registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Medical Ethics yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Medical Ethics 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 of Medical Ethics? - 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists Institute of Medical Ethics as a registered charity (number 261876) 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 of Medical Ethics's charity number? Institute of Medical Ethics's charity number is 261876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261876? Search 261876 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 of Medical Ethics do? TO EDUCATE BY MEANS OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES AND ANY OTHER SUITABLE METHOD THOSE PERSONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM CONCERNED IN ANY WAY WITH THE PRACTICE AND STUDY OF MEDICINE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF HEALING MEN AND WOMEN IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AND MORE PARTICULARLY INVOLVING STUDY OF THE RELATION AND INTERACTION OF MEDICINE, WITH ETHICS RELIGION PHILOSOPHY LAWS AND SOCIOLOGY. Does Institute of Medical Ethics have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Medical Ethics. 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 of Medical Ethics? Institute of Medical Ethics's website listed in our register data is http://www.ime-uk.org. 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=261876&subId=0).