# Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1153832 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1153832)
- Website: https://www.irdg.org
- Latest income: £21.8k; spending £18.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: Irdg (working)
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/infrared-and-raman-discussion-group

Organising meetings and courses for the development of Vibrational Spectroscopy including the application of techniques for the public benefit

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21.8k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.4k | £15.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.1k | £15.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,076 | £1,727 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £18.7k | £18.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of vibrational spectroscopy

## What it funds

Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) reported income of £21.8k and spending of £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £70.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as United States, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (irdg.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as United States, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) give each year?

The register does not break out Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £18.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.

### How large is Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg)?

In its latest reported year Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (Irdg) reported income of £21.8k and spending of £18.8k.


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