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To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United KingdomConcerns
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· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ice Benevolent Fund has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 2,406 human services charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 3,065 human services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIce Benevolent Fund is a registered human services nonprofit based in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Ice Benevolent Fund's registered charity number is 1126595. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Ice Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Ice Benevolent Fund is located in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ice Benevolent Fund has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £249K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ice Benevolent Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ice Benevolent Fund. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ice Benevolent Fund is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants Ice Benevolent Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £249K.
Ice Benevolent Fund is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
You can verify Ice Benevolent Fund in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Ice Benevolent Fund directly through its donation page (https://www.icebenfund.com/support-us/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Ice Benevolent Fund are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Ice Benevolent Fund is based in Haywards Heath. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Ice Benevolent Fund was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ICE BENEVOLENT FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ICE BENEVOLENT FUND 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.
ICE BENEVOLENT FUND 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).
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
How the ICE are helping members create a community - New Civil Engineer
ICE Benevolent Fund - Support for ICE members pursuing a dyslexia assessment - British Dyslexia Association
Chief executive of ICE’s Benevolent Fund awarded OBE - New Civil Engineer
ICE launches ‘comeback’ scheme to help civil engineers return after taking a career break - New Civil Engineer
ICE Member fights landmark right to die case - New Civil Engineer
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ice Benevolent Fund
- What is Ice Benevolent Fund?
- Ice Benevolent Fund is a human services charitable company based in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants
- When was Ice Benevolent Fund founded?
- Ice Benevolent Fund was founded in 2008.
- Where is Ice Benevolent Fund located?
- Headquartered in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom.
- What is Ice Benevolent Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ice Benevolent Fund trustworthy?
- Ice Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Ice Benevolent Fund's website?
- https://www.icebenfund.com
- Are donations to Ice Benevolent Fund 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.