--- title: "Institution of Engineering Designers — check charity number 1145678 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institution of Engineering Designers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145678. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Designers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institution-of-engineering-designers retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:39.454Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institution of Engineering Designers is a registered charity (number 1145678) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £309,433 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Institution of Engineering Designers? Registered charity number 1145678 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Designers Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £309,433 Website [www.ied.org.uk](http://www.ied.org.uk/) ## What does Institution of Engineering Designers do? The IED is a professional body for those who study, research, practice or manage engineering and product design. The IED works with education to develop courses in teaching and training relevant to design, promotes the excellence of good design to the wider community and assesses and regulates members in their work, for the public good. ## What causes is Institution of Engineering Designers registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institution of Engineering Designers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institution of Engineering Designers 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=institution-of-engineering-designers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ied.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institution of Engineering Designers a legitimate charity? Yes. Institution of Engineering Designers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145678) 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 Institution of Engineering Designers's charity number? Institution of Engineering Designers's charity number is 1145678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145678? Search 1145678 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 Institution of Engineering Designers do? The IED is a professional body for those who study, research, practice or manage engineering and product design. The IED works with education to develop courses in teaching and training relevant to design, promotes the excellence of good design to the wider community and assesses and regulates members in their work, for the public good. Does Institution of Engineering Designers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institution of Engineering Designers. 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 Institution of Engineering Designers? Institution of Engineering Designers's website is http://www.ied.org.uk — 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/1145678).