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Visit www.citb.co.ukAbout Citb
Ensuring the construction industry has the right skills in the right place at the right time. Helping employers ensure that there are, and will continue to be, enough trained people available to meet the needs of the construction industry and to promote and improve the standard of training for the sector.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCitb is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its registration number is 264289. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £280M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 4.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 285 reviews. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Citb has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Citb is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Citb has £280M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Citb is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £280M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Citb. 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.
Citb has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.7/5. Visit the Citb 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.
Ensuring the construction industry has the right skills in the right place at the right time. Helping employers ensure that there are, and will continue to be, enough trained people available to meet the needs of the construction industry and to promote and improve the standard of training for the sector. Citb is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Citb's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £280M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Citb 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CITB is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CITB is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CITB is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
PositiveCITB supports over 30,000 learners with apprenticeship grants - Scottish Construction Now
CITB supports 30,000 apprentices - Construction Index
CITB supports 30,000 apprentices: funding and skills outlook for UK projects - Geomechanics.io
CITB support helps drive apprenticeship growth across construction - Construction Management Magazine
CITB Allocated 30,000 Apprenticeship Grants in 2025-26 - Roofing Today
CITB supports over 30,000 learners in with its Apprenticeship grants in the 2025-26 Financial Year - FE News
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices - Project Plant
CITB increases apprentice support - Construction Index
CITB increases apprentice support: capacity and skills outlook for UK projects - Geomechanics.io
CITB Apprenticeship Starts Up on Previous Year - Roofing Today
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
Donor reviews (100)
4.3 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
CITB has been a valuable website for my business when employing an apprentice. Alison Morris helped me navigate the ins and outs of what I needed to do in relation to grants. She has been a pleasure to deal with.
Trustpilot
Allison morris is who I mainly deal with and I find her very helpful. She always does her best to solve any issues I have or answer any questions I ask her.
Trustpilot
Allison has been amazing with her support and help throughout the process of hiring and training out apprentice, keeping us up to date throughout and with regular check ins! Would absolutely use citb in future for any training requirements!
Trustpilot
Really good communication from citb representative Allison Morris gone everything sorted without any problems
Trustpilot
Allison Morris is amazing and was so helpfulin the initial set up of the apprenticeship. She absolutely knows her stuff and supports you in every avenue of the process. With regular check ins throughout the past 2 years and the best level of service, I’d highly recommend for any area of the service !!
Trustpilot
I have had nothing but good dealings with the CITB and one person in particular in Alison Morris. She always makes things so easy and is always there to support! I have supported the CITB at a couple of events in London and always feel welcomed and my opinions valued! Thank you!
Trustpilot
CITB was extremely helpful through my employees apprenticeship. Allison made any issues we had effortless to resolve.
Trustpilot
A catch up call from Kevin, I had a few notifications on our grant claim unable to see the issue; the call solved the problem in a few minutes and also got some advice on NVQS. Great service
Trustpilot
Allison is fantastic and helps with any question or gets me the help from a relevant person
Trustpilot
We've had 3 apprentices from citb everything always goes so easy,especially with Allison morris she is there to help with any problems and always rings to check things are all good superb service all round.
Trustpilot
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Donor reviews (external)
- Trustpilot consumer reviews
- Community reviews (verified email)
- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 100 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about Citb
- What is Citb?
- Citb is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Ensuring the construction industry has the right skills in the right place at the right time. Helping employers ensure that there are, and will continue to be, enough trained people available to meet the needs of the construction industry and to promote and improve the standard of training for the sector.
- When was Citb founded?
- Citb was founded in 1972.
- Where is Citb located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Citb's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Citb trustworthy?
- Citb has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Citb's registration number?
- Registration: 264289 (United Kingdom).
- What is Citb's website?
- https://www.citb.co.uk
- Are donations to Citb 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.