--- title: "IChemE — check charity number SC039661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is IChemE a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039661. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/icheme retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:52:08.941Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer IChemE is a registered charity (number SC039661) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £10,815,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about IChemE? Registered charity number SC039661 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £10,815,000 Website [www.icheme.org](http://www.icheme.org/) ## What does IChemE do? To promote, foster and develop the general advancement of the science of chemical engineering in all its branches as an end in itself and as a means of furthering the scientific and economic development and application of manufacturing processes in which chemical and physical changes of materials are involved and to promote, assist, finance and support such research, investigation and experimental work in chemical engineering as the Institution may consider likely to conduce to those ends and to the benefit of the community at large. ## What causes is IChemE registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for IChemE yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. IChemE is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=icheme&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.icheme.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is IChemE a legitimate charity? Yes. IChemE is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039661) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is IChemE's charity number? IChemE's charity number is SC039661. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039661? Search SC039661 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does IChemE do? To promote, foster and develop the general advancement of the science of chemical engineering in all its branches as an end in itself and as a means of furthering the scientific and economic development and application of manufacturing processes in which chemical and physical changes of materials are involved and to promote, assist, finance and support such research, investigation and experimental work in chemical engineering as the Institution may consider likely to conduce to those ends and to the benefit of the community at large. Does IChemE have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for IChemE. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to IChemE? IChemE's website is http://www.icheme.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039661).