Is The Institute of Packaging a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Institute of Packaging as a registered charity (number 295762) 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 The Institute of Packaging's charity number?

The Institute of Packaging's charity number is 295762. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 295762?

Search 295762 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.

Does The Institute of Packaging have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institute of Packaging. 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 The Institute of Packaging?

The Institute of Packaging's website listed in our register data is http://www.iom3.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 The Institute of Packaging registered as a charity?

The Institute of Packaging was entered on the register on 8 January 1987. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00786826).

Registered charity · No. 295762Charitable company

The Institute of Packaging

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Institute of Packaging is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Institute of Packaging?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 295762
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): & Mining
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.iom3.org

Quick answer

The Institute of Packaging (number 295762) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 The Institute of Packaging do?

The charity did not carry out any activities in 2015

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Institute of Packaging

Answers The Institute of Packaging gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Institute of Packaging as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 January 1987
Company number: 00786826 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 The Institute of Packaging registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institute of Packaging yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Institute of Packaging. 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 The Institute of Packaging?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Institute of Packaging a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Institute of Packaging as a registered charity (number 295762) 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 The Institute of Packaging's charity number?: The Institute of Packaging's charity number is 295762. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 295762?: Search 295762 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 The Institute of Packaging do?: The charity did not carry out any activities in 2015
Does The Institute of Packaging have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institute of Packaging. 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 The Institute of Packaging?: The Institute of Packaging's website listed in our register data is http://www.iom3.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Institute of Packaging?: The register does not record The Institute of Packaging as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Institute of Packaging registered as a charity?: The Institute of Packaging was entered on the register on 8 January 1987. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00786826).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.