--- title: "The Chartered Institute of Building — check charity number 280795 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chartered Institute of Building a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280795. Education/training charity based in 3 Arlington Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chartered-institute-of-building retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:33:39.431Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chartered Institute of Building is a registered charity (number 280795) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £15,405,000 (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 280795 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 3 Arlington Square Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £15,405,000 Website [www.ciob.org](http://www.ciob.org/) ## What does The Chartered Institute of Building do? The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof. ## What causes is The Chartered Institute of Building registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## 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. 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=the-chartered-institute-of-building&type=claim) [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 280795) 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 The Chartered Institute of Building's charity number? The Chartered Institute of Building's charity number is 280795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280795? Search 280795 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 The Chartered Institute of Building do? The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof. 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales 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: 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/280795).