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title: "The Chartered Institute of Building — check charity number SC041725 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Chartered Institute of Building a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041725. 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/the-chartered-institute-of-building-2
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:28.619Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Chartered Institute of Building is a registered charity (number SC041725) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £13,993,000 (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 The Chartered Institute of Building?

Registered charity number

SC041725

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£13,993,000

Website

[www.ciob.org](http://www.ciob.org/)

## What does The Chartered Institute of Building do?

3. The objects of the Institute shall be:- (a) the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction. (b) the advancement of public education in the said science and practice including all necessary research and the publication of the results of all such research.

## What causes is The Chartered Institute of Building registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chartered Institute of Building yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chartered Institute of Building 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.ciob.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Chartered Institute of Building a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Chartered Institute of Building is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041725) 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 The Chartered Institute of Building's charity number?

The Chartered Institute of Building's charity number is SC041725. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041725?

Search SC041725 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 The Chartered Institute of Building do?

3. The objects of the Institute shall be:- (a) the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction. (b) the advancement of public education in the said science and practice including all necessary research and the publication of the results of all such research.

Does The Chartered Institute of Building have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chartered Institute of Building. 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 The Chartered Institute of Building?

The Chartered Institute of Building's website is http://www.ciob.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=SC041725).