--- title: "Institute of Patentees & Inventors — charity 1176114" description: "Institute of Patentees & Inventors (charity 1176114). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-of-patentees-inventors retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:20:59.028Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute of Patentees & Inventors is listed as a registered charity (number 1176114) 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: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,030 (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 Patentees & Inventors? Registered charity number 1176114 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,030 Website [www.theipi.org.uk](http://www.theipi.org.uk/) ## What does Institute of Patentees & Inventors do? The advancement of education for the public benefit in the practical skills required to support design and innovation including the understanding of and ethics relating to the protection of intellectual property. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Patentees & Inventors registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Patentees & Inventors yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Patentees & Inventors 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. 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How do I check charity number 1176114? Search 1176114 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 Patentees & Inventors do? The advancement of education for the public benefit in the practical skills required to support design and innovation including the understanding of and ethics relating to the protection of intellectual property. Does Institute of Patentees & Inventors have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Patentees & Inventors. 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 Patentees & Inventors? Institute of Patentees & Inventors's website listed in our register data is http://www.theipi.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=1176114&subId=0).