THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH
Funding research studies, conferences and seminars which promote the education of the public concerning major social science, management studies and economic policy issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £202,051 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £594,019 to £391,968. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £228,480, which is below the stated policy target of three years of support and governance costs. The trustees maintain that the charity remains a going concern with sufficient liquid reserves to support operations for the next year and beyond.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, the balance held as unrestricted funds is £391,968 (2024: £594,019) of which £228,480 (2024: £282,593) are regarded as free reserves, against an actual spend of £21,545 (2024: £16,329).. Included within unrestricted fimds are designated funds of £163,488 (2024: £311,426) which have been established by the trustees to enable the trust to fulfil any obligations for donors wishes as maybe considered appropriate by the trustees.” — page 4
“For professional services to the charity, PR Orbell-Jones, received fees totalling £14,750 (2024: £12,000) and £897 (2024: £1,384) for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 22
“For professional services to the charity, PR Orbell-Jones, received fees totalling £14,750 (2024: £12,000) and £897 (2024: £1,384) for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity. The expenses are included under charitable and governance costs.” — page 22
Trustees
- Adam Smiley
- Anthony Hugh Speaight KC
- Jennifer Mary Nicholson
- Jeremy Bradshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £201k | £403k |
| 30/09/2024 | £380k | £301k |
| 30/09/2023 | £267k | £270k |
| 30/09/2022 | £203k | £201k |
| 30/09/2021 | £221k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £202,051 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £594,019 to £391,968. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £228,480, which is below the stated policy target of three years of support and governance costs. The trustees maintain that the charity remains a going concern with sufficient liquid reserves to support operations for the next year and beyond. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Spurling Cannon Audit Limited.
Who funds THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH as a grant recipient include MOYNITRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOYNITRUST | FY2025 | £15k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £418k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LONDON INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL STUDIES
- TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY TRUST
- THE ABBEYFIELD SOUTH WEST SOCIETY LIMITED
- LAWES AGRICULTURAL TRUST
- CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH | £201k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST | £883k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL STUDIES | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY TRUST | £4.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD SOUTH WEST SOCIETY LIMITED | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAWES AGRICULTURAL TRUST | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |