CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK
The charity conducts research into the risks and benefits of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. We also provide grants to individuals and organisations to support such research, provide coaching and mentoring, and host events such as conferences and workshops; all aiming at supporting research in this area.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £45,397 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves standing at £2,516,822. Per the trustees' report, these reserves significantly exceed the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' operating expenses, and the trustees consider the financial state satisfactory with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“CLR’s policy is to always maintain a minimum of at least 3 months’ operating expenses in its own bank accounts, which equates to a target of approximately £452,000 based on spending in 2024.” — page 8
“Macroscopic provides funding to CLR, and CLR has advised on Macroscopic’s grant making in the past.” — page 5
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Tristan Cook — Managing Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Jesse Clifton
- Linh Chi Nguyen
- Maria Taylor
- Max Marian Daniel
- Stefan Torges
- Tobias Baumann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.4m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £45,397 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves standing at £2,516,822. Per the trustees' report, these reserves significantly exceed the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' operating expenses, and the trustees consider the financial state satisfactory with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK as a grant recipient include Founders Pledge Ltd, EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Pledge Ltd | FY2023 | £1.1m | |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £136k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH ACADEMY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL PHILOSOPHICAL AND PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES | 1 | £21.8m |
| DINA PERELMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £2.2m |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £125k |
| KEREN AMHA LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
| NORTHERN CONSORTIUM | 1 | £25k |
| STRAWBERRY CARE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| MOSDOS HATORAH PNEI MENACHEM LTD | 1 | £10k |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
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- CENTRE FOR ENABLING EA LEARNING & RESEARCH
- THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL STUDIES
- CENTRE FOR THE ACCELERATION OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY
- ASIT EVENTS LTD
- COUNCIL FOR AT-RISK ACADEMICS
- THE FRIENDS OF ALEXANDER INSTITUTIONS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK | £2.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR ENABLING EA LEARNING & RESEARCH | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL STUDIES | £95k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| CENTRE FOR THE ACCELERATION OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY | £1.0m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| ASIT EVENTS LTD | £486k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COUNCIL FOR AT-RISK ACADEMICS | £11.4m | above £60,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |