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The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund

Welfare work that falls into 5 main areas in the form of advice, personal contact, financial assistance, unemployment support and care support. It is primarily provided for members and former members of the Institution of Engineering & Technology & their dependants. Each person approaching the Charity receives support individually tailored to meet their specific needs.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 88

Red flags

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

Where every £1 goes

£0.78
Program expenses£0.78 (£953,282)
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund is a registered human services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 208925. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £338K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Institution of Engineering and Technology 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.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Welfare work that falls into 5 main areas in the form of advice, personal contact, financial assistance, unemployment support and care support. It is primarily provided for members and former members of the Institution of Engineering & Technology & their dependants. Each person approaching the Charity receives support individually tailored to meet their specific needs. The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £338K.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund 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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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
78% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

AL
Alan Watts
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Alan W••••
Trustee
AN
Andy R•••••
Trustee
DA
Dale M••••• B••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr I••• T••••
Trustee
DR
Dr K•••• C•••••••••• O•••••
Trustee
GA
Gareth R••••••••• P••••
Trustee
JO
John G••••••
Trustee
TH
Thomas B•••
Trustee
WO
Wolf B••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£2.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund This page 84 £1.6 million 78%
Harbour Support Services 89 £7.6 million 99%
James Hirons 89 £1.4 million 99%
Living Without Abuse 87 £1.8 million 99%
Cheshire Without Abuse 87 £2.3 million 100%
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd 87 £4.4 million 100%
Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare (incorporated) 87 £2.4 million 88%
The Merchant Seamen'S War Memorial Society (incorporated) 87 £1.4 million 91%
Oasis Project 87 £1.5 million 99%

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund

What is The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund is a human services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Welfare work that falls into 5 main areas in the form of advice, personal contact, financial assistance, unemployment support and care support. It is primarily provided for members and former members of the Institution of Engineering & Technology & their dependants. Each person approaching the Charity receives support individually tailored to meet their specific needs.
When was The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund founded?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund was founded in 1962.
Where is The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund trustworthy?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund's registration number?
Registration: 208925 (United Kingdom).
What is The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund's website?
https://www.myfoothold.org
Are donations to The Institution of Engineering and Technology 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.