THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £0.16M for the year, with total funds decreasing to £3.0M. Free reserves stood at £1.6M, which the trustees confirmed remains within their stated policy range of £1.5M to £2.5M. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Exceeding £220,000 but not exceeding £230,000” — page 35
“The Board has determined that the company should have between £1.5M and £2.5M in “free” reserves as represented by the General Fund.” — page 16
“EngineeringUK provided a grant to EC of £3.2m (2024: £3 million) to fund its operations.” — page 36
“EC assigned all income derived from Registration fees, £8.3m (2024: £8 million), to EngineeringUK.” — page 36
“EngineeringUK provided a grant to EC of £3.2m (2024: £3 million) to fund its operations.” — page 36
“EC assigned all income derived from Registration fees, £8.3m (2024: £8 million), to EngineeringUK.” — page 36
“EngineeringUK has a limited company, Scenta Limited as a subsidiary. The purpose of the company was for EUK trading activities, but this company is currently dormant.” — page 15
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £210,001 - £220,000 (FY2024) to £220,001 - £230,000 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04322409
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Alexander Thomas King
- Dame Tamara Finkelstein
- Dr Janet Young
- Dr Rashada Harry
- EROL MUSTAFA
- Edward Almond
- Iain Conn
- JACQUELINE FERGUSON
- JAMES SMITH
- James Murnieks
- Joann Passingham
- Neil Young
- Peter Sellars
- Prof John Chudley BSc PhD
- RUTH CARTER
- STEVE ROSSITER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £10.0m | £10.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £9.8m | £10.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £9.6m | £9.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £9.3m | £9.6m |
| 31/08/2021 | £8.9m | £8.9m |
Common questions
Is THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £0.16M for the year, with total funds decreasing to £3.0M. Free reserves stood at £1.6M, which the trustees confirmed remains within their stated policy range of £1.5M to £2.5M. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £220,001 - £230,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION44 | 1 | £810k |
| ROSETREES | 1 | £94k |
| REES JEFFREYS ROAD FUND | 1 | £40k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |