THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS
IIC is an independent international organisation supported by individual and institutional members. It serves as a forum among professionals with responsibility for the conservation of cultural heritage. It advances knowledge, practice and standards for conservation through its publications and conferences. It promotes professional excellence and public awareness through its awards and grants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £14,814 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a net income from activities of £28,719 offset by unrealised investment losses. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £548,829 are significantly above the stated policy target of £180,000, providing adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned within the £60,000 - £69,000 range during the year (2024: nil).” — page 32
“One employee earned within the £60,000 - £69,000 range during the year (2024: nil).” — page 32
“IIC maintains unrestricted reserves at a minimum of six-months core expenditure, which is around £180,000.” — page 14
“The was a grant of £1,000 to a related party transaction in this financial year (2024: none). Aggregate donations from related parties were £180 (2023/24: £81); of which £145 was to the Opportunities Fund which is a restricted Fund.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00481522
Company officers (Companies House)
- SCHARFF, Mikkel on trustee list
- PRETZEL, Boris Christopher on trustee list
- KERR, Amber Lee on trustee list
- MARTÍNEZ, Claudia Mariana Escamilla not on trustee list
- RIVENC, Rachel on trustee list
- SOUZA, Luiz Antonio Cruz, Professor on trustee list
- LEARNER, Thomas John Seymour, Dr on trustee list
- BROOKE TURNER, James not on trustee list
- GRIFFITHS, Helen Katherine on trustee list
- VERVOORST, Heinz Juergen on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amber Lee Kerr
- Boris Chrisopher Pretzel
- Claudia Mariana Escamilla Martinez
- Dr Luiz Antonio Cruz Souza
- Dr Mikkel Scharff
- Dr Rachel Rivenc
- Dr Thomas John Seymour Learner
- HEINZ JUERGEN VERVOORST
- Helen Katherine Griffiths
- James Brooke Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £435k | £407k |
| 30/06/2024 | £255k | £246k |
| 30/06/2023 | £359k | £387k |
| 30/06/2022 | £227k | £224k |
| 30/06/2021 | £328k | £326k |
Common questions
Is THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £14,814 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a net income from activities of £28,719 offset by unrealised investment losses. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £548,829 are significantly above the stated policy target of £180,000, providing adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH COUNCIL | 1 | £1.9m |
| THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST | 1 | £404k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £39k |
| THE ALAN BRENTNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION
- ISLAMIC INTEGRATION COMMUNITY CENTRE IICC
- THE INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS LIMITED
- THE INSTITUTE OF LICENSING
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS | £435k | £60,000 - £69,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION | £847k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC INTEGRATION COMMUNITY CENTRE IICC | £508k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS LIMITED | £4.1m | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| THE INSTITUTE OF LICENSING | £556k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |