Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg)
Analysis
Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Glasgow. It was registered in September 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) reported income of £22k and spending of £19k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £22k (+17%), an average of +3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 1114%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Audley School Parent Association (£22k), Park View School Parent and Teacher Association (£22k) and Little Heath CP School Parent-Teacher Association (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organising meetings and courses for the development of Vibrational Spectroscopy including the application of techniques for the public benefit
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Audley School Parent Association | Surrey | £22k |
| Park View School Parent and Teacher Association | Manchester | £22k |
| Little Heath CP School Parent-Teacher Association | Potters Bar | £22k |
| 5th Sutton Scout Group | Sutton | £22k |