--- title: "Institute of Food Science and Technology — check charity number 1121681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institute of Food Science and Technology a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1121681. Education/training charity based in Technology. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-of-food-science-and-technology retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:14:10.809Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute of Food Science and Technology is a registered charity (number 1121681) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,096,530 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Food Science and Technology? Registered charity number 1121681 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Technology Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,096,530 Website [www.ifst.org](http://www.ifst.org/) ## What does Institute of Food Science and Technology do? Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession. ## What causes is Institute of Food Science and Technology registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Food Science and Technology yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Food Science and Technology 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-food-science-and-technology&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ifst.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institute of Food Science and Technology a legitimate charity? Yes. Institute of Food Science and Technology is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1121681) 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 Food Science and Technology's charity number? Institute of Food Science and Technology's charity number is 1121681. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1121681? Search 1121681 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 Food Science and Technology do? Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession. Does Institute of Food Science and Technology have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Food Science and Technology. 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 Food Science and Technology? Institute of Food Science and Technology's website is http://www.ifst.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/1121681).