--- title: "The Engineering Council — check charity number 286142 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Engineering Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286142. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in 10 Lower Thames Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-engineering-council retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:02:47.725Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Engineering Council is a registered charity (number 286142) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £3,335,823 (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 Engineering Council? Registered charity number 286142 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 10 Lower Thames Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,335,823 Website [www.engc.org.uk](http://www.engc.org.uk/) ## What does The Engineering Council do? The Engineering Council regulates the engineering profession in the UK through the award of CEng, IEng, EngTech and ICTTech professional titles. The Engineering Council publishes registration standards and quality assures 40 professional engineering bodies licensed by the to assess individuals for registration. Engineering Council also represents the UK engineering profession internationally. ## What causes is The Engineering Council registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Engineering Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Engineering Council 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-engineering-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.engc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Engineering Council a legitimate charity? Yes. The Engineering Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286142) 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 Engineering Council's charity number? The Engineering Council's charity number is 286142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286142? Search 286142 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 Engineering Council do? The Engineering Council regulates the engineering profession in the UK through the award of CEng, IEng, EngTech and ICTTech professional titles. The Engineering Council publishes registration standards and quality assures 40 professional engineering bodies licensed by the to assess individuals for registration. Engineering Council also represents the UK engineering profession internationally. Does The Engineering Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Engineering Council. 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 Engineering Council? The Engineering Council's website is http://www.engc.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/286142).