Is Iop a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Iop as a registered charity (number SC040092) 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 Iop's charity number?

Iop's charity number is SC040092. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040092?

Search SC040092 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 Iop have reviews and complaints?

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

Iop's website listed in our register data is http://www.iop.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.

When was Iop registered as a charity?

Iop was entered on the register on 2 December 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC040092Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Iop

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

Iop 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 Iop?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £85,262,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £82,039,000
Registered charity number: SC040092
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.iop.org

Quick answer

Iop (number SC040092) 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 Iop do?

The object for which the Institute is hereby constituted is to promote the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge of and education in the science of physics, pure and applied, for the benefit of the public and the members of the Institute

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Iop

Answers Iop 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: 2 December 2008
Also known as: The Institute of Physics
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Iop registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Iop yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Iop. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iop a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Iop as a registered charity (number SC040092) 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 Iop's charity number?: Iop's charity number is SC040092. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040092?: Search SC040092 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 Iop do?: The object for which the Institute is hereby constituted is to promote the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge of and education in the science of physics, pure and applied, for the benefit of the public and the members of the Institute
Does Iop have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iop. 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 Iop?: Iop's website listed in our register data is http://www.iop.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.
When was Iop registered as a charity?: Iop was entered on the register on 2 December 2008.

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.