International Institute of Communications
Analysis
International Institute of Communications is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00996225). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending January 2025, International Institute of Communications reported income of £691k and spending of £631k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £473k to £691k (+46%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, International Institute of Communications sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Keighley Community Nursery Ltd (£690k), Surrey Community Action (£695k) and The Sunshine Centre (£688k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 3.2%. Reserves of £281k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
To provide a forum for those operating in the digital economy to identify and discuss issues and practices in the digital world (including advertising and trade related matters) and to promote the formulation of regulations and best practices to ensure that they benefit the public, provide appropriate safeguards for children and other vulnerable users and protect civil and human rights.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley Community Nursery Ltd | Keighley | £690k |
| Surrey Community Action | Guildford | £695k |
| The Sunshine Centre | Banbury | £688k |
| The Voluntary Network | Suffolk | £703k |