EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH
An independent scholarly association, with 350 institutional members across around 50 countries, which supports political scientists through: a programme of world renowned conferences and events, all with funding opportunities for members; a publishing portfolio which includes a book series and three leading journals; its own publishing imprint, ECPR Press; and a range of high profile prizes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £211k for the year, reversing a deficit in the prior period, and increased its net reserves to £896k. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of approval. The organization maintains an investment portfolio valued at £1.2m to support its reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Three employees had employee benefits between £70,000 and £80,000 and one had employee benefits between £90,000 and £100,000.”
“Three employees had employee benefits between £70,000 and £80,000 and one had employee benefits between £90,000 and £100,000.”
“Fundraising, 745,870, 34%” — page 20
“At the close of 2024–25, net reserves increased to £896k; 46% of the target set.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2017)
Trustees
- Dr Daniela Irrerachair
- Dr Luana Russo
- Ladislav Cabada
- Professor Amy Verdun
- Professor Anne Rasmussen
- Professor Christian Haerpfer
- Professor Gianfrance Baldini
- Professor Jean-Michel EYMERI-DOUZANS
- Professor Jonathan Polk
- Professor Petra Guasti
- Professor Shane Martin
- Professor Sofia Vasilopoulou
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.2m | £2.4m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.9m | £2.3m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.9m | £2.3m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.9m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £211k for the year, reversing a deficit in the prior period, and increased its net reserves to £896k. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of approval. The organization maintains an investment portfolio valued at £1.2m to support its reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 4 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FITZGERALD FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £275k |
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £170k |
| HAYDEN FAMILY (UK) LTD. | 1 | £145k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| ELRHA | 1 | £95k |
| ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- THE CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH
- THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
- THE EUROPAEUM
- EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK
- ECFR
- ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH | £2.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH | £7.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £932k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EUROPAEUM | £668k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | noted |
| ECFR | £7.4m | €360,000 - €369,999 | — | above | — | no doubt |