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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Improving the world through engineering,sp­ecifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon?

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.68
Program expenses£0.68 (£22.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 051227. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £32M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has £32M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £32M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 68% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the The Institution of Mechanical Engineers profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Improving the world through engineering,specifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon? The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £32M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
68% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Abbey Addison
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Abbey A••••••
Trustee
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Adrian W••••••
Trustee
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Chris C••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher O••••••
Trustee
DA
Darren S•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr D•••• N••••• C•••
Trustee
DR
Dr R•••••• C•••••• B••••••• J•••• C•••
Trustee
JO
Joshua T••••••••••••
Trustee
LI
Lisa N•••••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew G••••••
Trustee
RU
Ruth S•••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon E••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Institution of Mechanical Engineers scheme secures £40m buy-in with PIC - Professional Pensions
Jul 2025
www.professionalpensions.com
Form filed
£31.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£30.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£28.7M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£22.6M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£21.9M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
Foghorn wins award - Shetland News
Sep 2016
www.shetnews.co.uk
René Mayer, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is named a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical En
Dec 2012
www.polymtl.ca
Jaguar Land Rover Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Land Rover Media Centre
Nov 2011
media.landrover.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers This page 74 £31.9 million 68%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

What is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Improving the world through engineering,specifically as per the Royal Charter: The objects and purposes for which the institution is hereby constituted are to promote the development of Mechanical Engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon?
When was The Institution of Mechanical Engineers founded?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers was founded in 1963.
Where is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers trustworthy?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers's registration number?
Registration: 051227 (United Kingdom).
What is The Institution of Mechanical Engineers's website?
https://www.imeche.org
Are donations to The Institution of Mechanical Engineers tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.