THE CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH
CEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,457,068, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £750,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity can meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations and legacies for the year was £7,244,238” — page 26
“Based on the above, the Trustees believe that, at the balance sheet date, the Charity needed to hold approximately £750,000 in reserves to meet the stated obligations.” — page 11
“At the end of the financial year, 30 September 2023, CEPR London had a net debtor balance with CEPR France of £83,551 (2022: £188,163). All transactions were on an arm’s length basis.” — page 33
“The amount reported above for 2023 relates to Swiss employer social costs and for 2022 to director’s fees.” — page 40
“At the end of the financial year, 30 September 2023, CEPR London had a net debtor balance with CEPR France of £83,551 (2022: £188,163). All transactions were on an arm’s length basis.” — page 33
“The amount reported above for 2023 relates to Swiss employer social costs and for 2022 to director’s fees.” — page 40
“At the end of the financial year, 30 September 2023, CEPR London had a net debtor balance with CEPR France of £83,551 (2022: £188,163). All transactions were on an arm’s length basis.” — page 33
“The amount reported above for 2023 relates to Swiss employer social costs and for 2022 to director’s fees.” — page 40
“At the end of the financial year, 30 September 2023, CEPR London had a net debtor balance with CEPR France of £83,551 (2022: £188,163). All transactions were on an arm’s length basis.” — page 33
“The amount reported above for 2023 relates to Swiss employer social costs and for 2022 to director’s fees.” — page 40
“The subsidiary is used for charitable activities in Europe. For 2023 and 2022, all activities have been consolidated on a line by line basis in the statement of financial activities.” — page 40
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- PROF SIR CHARLES RICHARD BEANchair
- Andrew David Woosey
- BRONWYN NANETTE CURTIS
- Benoit Coeure
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £7.5m | £7.4m |
| 30/09/2024 | £8.2m | £8.7m |
| 30/09/2023 | £7.6m | £7.0m |
| 30/09/2022 | £6.6m | £6.2m |
| 30/09/2021 | £4.8m | £4.3m |
Common questions
Is THE CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,457,068, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £750,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity can meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.6m |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £1.1m |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | 1 | £136k |
| FRIENDS PROVIDENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £95k |
| Alex Ferry Foundation | 1 | £20k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH
- CENTRE FOR CITIES
- HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE
- CENTRE FOR ENABLING EA LEARNING & RESEARCH
- CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK
- CENTRE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC POLICY RESEARCH | £7.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH | £2.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR CITIES | £1.6m | £120,001+ | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE | £842k | £110,000 - £119,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR ENABLING EA LEARNING & RESEARCH | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK | £2.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |