--- title: "Institution of Railway Signal Engineering — check charity number 1046999 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institution of Railway Signal Engineering a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1046999. Education/training charity based in Westminster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institution-of-railway-signal-engineering retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:54.682Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institution of Railway Signal Engineering is a registered charity (number 1046999) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,446,165 (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 Institution of Railway Signal Engineering? Registered charity number 1046999 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Westminster Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,446,165 Website [www.irse.org](http://www.irse.org/) ## What does Institution of Railway Signal Engineering do? World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications. ## What causes is Institution of Railway Signal Engineering registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institution of Railway Signal Engineering yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institution of Railway Signal Engineering 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-railway-signal-engineering&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.irse.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institution of Railway Signal Engineering a legitimate charity? Yes. Institution of Railway Signal Engineering is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1046999) 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 Railway Signal Engineering's charity number? Institution of Railway Signal Engineering's charity number is 1046999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1046999? Search 1046999 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 Railway Signal Engineering do? World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications. Does Institution of Railway Signal Engineering have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institution of Railway Signal Engineering. 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 Railway Signal Engineering? Institution of Railway Signal Engineering's website is http://www.irse.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/1046999).