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title: "The Institution of Power Engineers — check charity number 1139906 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Institution of Power Engineers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139906. Education/training charity based in Bedford Heights. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-institution-of-power-engineers
retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:59:34.675Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Institution of Power Engineers is a registered charity (number 1139906) 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 £85,704 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Institution of Power Engineers?

Registered charity number

1139906

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Bedford Heights

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£85,704

Website

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

## What does The Institution of Power Engineers do?

To advance the knowledge of all methods and technologies for the production of power for electricity generation, mechanical drive, energy storage and other uses, including their design, development, application, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and promotion of the exchange of information and ideas on these subjects amongst members of the Charity and others.

## What causes is The Institution of Power Engineers registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institution of Power Engineers yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Institution of Power Engineers 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Institution of Power Engineers a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Institution of Power Engineers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139906) 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 Institution of Power Engineers's charity number?

The Institution of Power Engineers's charity number is 1139906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1139906?

Search 1139906 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 Institution of Power Engineers do?

To advance the knowledge of all methods and technologies for the production of power for electricity generation, mechanical drive, energy storage and other uses, including their design, development, application, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and promotion of the exchange of information and ideas on these subjects amongst members of the Charity and others.

Does The Institution of Power Engineers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institution of Power Engineers. 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 Institution of Power Engineers?

The Institution of Power Engineers's website is http://www.ipowere.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/1139906).