Is The Institution of Electronics a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Institution of Electronics as a registered charity (number 313311) 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 Institution of Electronics's charity number?

The Institution of Electronics's charity number is 313311. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 313311?

Search 313311 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 Institution of Electronics have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institution of Electronics. 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 Institution of Electronics?

The Institution of Electronics's website listed in our register data is http://www.institutionofelectronics.ac.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.

When was The Institution of Electronics registered as a charity?

The Institution of Electronics was entered on the register on 22 July 1965. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00304499).

Registered charity · No. 313311Charitable company

The Institution of Electronics

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The Institution of Electronics is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about The Institution of Electronics?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £6,515
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £9,201
Registered charity number: 313311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 255 Poulton Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.institutionofelectronics.ac.uk

Quick answer

The Institution of Electronics (number 313311) 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 Institution of Electronics do?

promoting information on the science of electronics and other scientific subjects by the Institutions website, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, training and other means

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Institution of Electronics

Answers The Institution of Electronics 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 Institution of Electronics as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 1965
Company number: 00304499 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Austria · The Bahamas · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belgium · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

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 Institution of Electronics registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institution of Electronics yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Institution of Electronics a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Institution of Electronics as a registered charity (number 313311) 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 Institution of Electronics's charity number?: The Institution of Electronics's charity number is 313311. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 313311?: Search 313311 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 Institution of Electronics do?: promoting information on the science of electronics and other scientific subjects by the Institutions website, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, training and other means
Does The Institution of Electronics have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institution of Electronics. 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 Institution of Electronics?: The Institution of Electronics's website listed in our register data is http://www.institutionofelectronics.ac.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Institution of Electronics?: The register does not record The Institution of Electronics as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Institution of Electronics registered as a charity?: The Institution of Electronics was entered on the register on 22 July 1965. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00304499).

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.