HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE
Our aim is to ensure as far as possible that higher education policy development in the UK is informed by research and by knowledge of the experience of others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,050,042, which the trustees confirm covers more than 12 months' expenditure. The charity reports a secure financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating, despite facing rising costs and sector-wide uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee (2024: one) received emoluments, excluding employer pension contributions, totalling between £110,000 and £119,999.” — page 21
“One employee (2024: one) received emoluments, excluding employer pension contributions, totalling between £110,000 and £119,999.” — page 21
“The charity holds reserves covering more than 12 months’ expenditure based on the 2025 accounts.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Mary Elizabeth Curnock Cook CBE
- Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow
- Professor Nicholas Robin Pearce
- Professor Sally Mapstone
- Professor Sir Christopher Roy Husbands
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £842k | £746k |
| 31/07/2024 | £799k | £731k |
| 31/07/2023 | £786k | £637k |
| 31/07/2022 | £543k | £470k |
| 31/07/2021 | £554k | £429k |
Common questions
Is HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,050,042, which the trustees confirm covers more than 12 months' expenditure. The charity reports a secure financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating, despite facing rising costs and sector-wide uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,000 - £119,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NNS FOUNDATION | 1 | £21.2m |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £3.4m |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £9k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION LIMITED
- MECHANICS FOR AFRICA
- BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- National Centre For Universities and Business
- UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION
- THE CENTRE FOR TRANSFORMING ACCESS AND STUDENT OUTCOMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE | £842k | £110,000 - £119,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | £6.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MECHANICS FOR AFRICA | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £2.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| National Centre For Universities and Business | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION | £2.4m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |