THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSORS
The Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA) is an independent professional membership body, with charitable status, incorporated through royal assent. The object of the Chartered Institute as contained in its Royal Charter is to:'...advance education and training for the public benefit, by promoting high standards of assessment'.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,939 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing unrestricted funds to £32,789. The trustees consider the charity has sufficient financial resources to support itself for at least 12 months through its partnership with the University of Hertfordshire. The organization relies on a service agreement with the university for income administration and support costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the CIEA that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at an appropriate level in order to continue operations.” — page 5
“In May 2021, the charity entered into a service agreement with the University of Hertfordshire. The agreement provides that all membership and conference income of the charity is administered by the University of Hertfordshire in return for a guaranteed fixed fee and runs until July 2026. Total income invoiced for University of Hertfordshire during the year amounted to £23,765 (2024: £26,005), service fees received during the period amounted to £12,000 (2024: £12,000). Membership costs incurred amounted to £23,765 (2024: £26,505). The balance owed to the University of Hertfordshire as at 31 March 2024 amounted to £3,029 (2024: £8,617).” — page 12
Trustees
- Dame Kathryn August
- Dr David Jenkins-Handy
- Dr Irene Hawkes
- Dr JOANNA GOODMAN
- ISABEL MURRAY NISBET
- Ian Gunn
- Janet Helen Crook
- ROBERT HUNTER
- Rebecca Conway
- Sharon Ward
- Timothy William Sherriff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £93k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £148k | £147k |
| 31/03/2021 | £173k | £179k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,939 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing unrestricted funds to £32,789. The trustees consider the charity has sufficient financial resources to support itself for at least 12 months through its partnership with the University of Hertfordshire. The organization relies on a service agreement with the university for income administration and support costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.