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The City and Guilds of London Institute

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About The City and Guilds of London Institute

Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 58%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 88

Red flags

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

Where every £1 goes

£0.58
Program expenses£0.58 (£101.5 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The City and Guilds of London Institute is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is 039576. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £174M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.

The City and Guilds of London Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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 88/100.

The City and Guilds of London Institute is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, The City and Guilds of London Institute has £174M in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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 City and Guilds of London Institute is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £174M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The City and Guilds of London Institute. 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 City and Guilds of London Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 58% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the The City and Guilds of London Institute 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.

Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere. The City and Guilds of London Institute is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The City and Guilds of London Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £174M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The City and Guilds of London Institute 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
£100M-£1B
58% 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 CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andy Marchant
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andy M•••••••
Trustee
DI
Dick P•••••
Trustee
FR
Frank L•••• D••••••
Trustee
IA
Ian A•••••
Trustee
JA
Jane E•••••••• G•••••
Trustee
ST
Stuart F•••••• R••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Mixed

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

City & Guilds London Institute trustees accused of stalling inquiry into £166m sale - The Guardian
May 2026
www.theguardian.com
Form filed
£174.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£159.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£142.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£129.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£135.7M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The City and Guilds of London Institute This page 73 £174.1 million 58%
Community Advice and Law Service Ltd 89 £4.2 million 100%
Voluntary Action Rotherham 89 £3.3 million 100%
Global Helping Hands 89 £3.1 million 98%
Sebby'S Corner 89 £815,877 93%
Asylum Justice 87 £634,197 100%
Durham County Carers Support 87 £1.8 million 100%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
The London Mathematical Society 87 £4.0 million 89%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 6 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

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Quick facts about The City and Guilds of London Institute

What is The City and Guilds of London Institute?
The City and Guilds of London Institute is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.
When was The City and Guilds of London Institute founded?
The City and Guilds of London Institute was founded in 1965.
Where is The City and Guilds of London Institute located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The City and Guilds of London Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 58% of expenses go to program services.
Is The City and Guilds of London Institute trustworthy?
The City and Guilds of London Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 City and Guilds of London Institute's registration number?
Registration: 039576 (United Kingdom).
What is The City and Guilds of London Institute's website?
https://www.cityandguildsfoundation.org
Are donations to The City and Guilds of London Institute 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.