THE NUCLEAR INSTITUTE
Advancement of:1. education relating to nuclear energy, its application and ancillary subjects2. nuclear science, engineering and technologyIn the interests of public safety, promotion of high standards of education and professional performance amongst those working within the nuclear industryPromotion of public understanding of nuclear sciences and its impact on society and environment
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity concluded 2024 in a stable financial position with total net assets of £940,813, including £938,213 in unrestricted reserves. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased significantly from the previous year due to strong event performance and investment gains, providing a buffer against income volatility. The charity reported a net income of £270,013 for the year, driven by increased engagement and event income.
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserves policy sets the target level at six months of core running costs, which for 2024 equates to £565,776.” — page 10
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Professor Adrian Bull MBE HonFNucI — President
- Dame Professor Fiona Rayment DBE OBE FREng FNucI — Immediate Past President
- Linda Aylmore FNucI — Honorary Treasurer
- Kirsty Armer FNucI — Trustee
- Hannah Paterson MNucI — Trustee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Fiona Elizabeth Rayment OBE
- Hannah Paterson
- Jasbir Sidhu
- Kirsty Armer
- Linda Aylmore
- Prof Adrian Bull MBE
- Richard Deakin FNucI
- Saralyn Thomas MNucI
- Sasha Wynn Davies
- Virginia Crosbie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £949k |
| 31/12/2021 | £848k | £740k |
Common questions
Is THE NUCLEAR INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity concluded 2024 in a stable financial position with total net assets of £940,813, including £938,213 in unrestricted reserves. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased significantly from the previous year due to strong event performance and investment gains, providing a buffer against income volatility. The charity reported a net income of £270,013 for the year, driven by increased engagement and event income. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| REES JEFFREYS ROAD FUND | 1 | £40k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| A G MANLY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE NUCLEAR EDUCATION TRUST
- ENERGY INSTITUTE
- THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
- THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
- THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
- New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NUCLEAR INSTITUTE | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NUCLEAR EDUCATION TRUST | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENERGY INSTITUTE | £11.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | £64.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION | £564k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS | £10.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |