--- title: "Institute of Corrosion — check charity number 275206 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institute of Corrosion a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 275206. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 5 St Peters Gardens. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-of-corrosion retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:11:52.082Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute of Corrosion is a registered charity (number 275206) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £856,939 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Institute of Corrosion? Registered charity number 275206 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 St Peters Gardens Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £856,939 Website [www.icorr.org](http://www.icorr.org/) ## What does Institute of Corrosion do? The principal aim of the institute is to advance the understanding of the ScienceTechnology and Engineering practice of Corrosion Control and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon for the public benefit. ## What causes is Institute of Corrosion registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Corrosion yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Corrosion 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=institute-of-corrosion&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.icorr.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institute of Corrosion a legitimate charity? Yes. Institute of Corrosion is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 275206) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Institute of Corrosion's charity number? Institute of Corrosion's charity number is 275206. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275206? Search 275206 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Institute of Corrosion do? The principal aim of the institute is to advance the understanding of the ScienceTechnology and Engineering practice of Corrosion Control and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon for the public benefit. Does Institute of Corrosion have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Corrosion. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Institute of Corrosion? Institute of Corrosion's website is http://www.icorr.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/275206).