Finance Score: 4
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 15
  • Good reserves management: +3
  • Large legacies income: +1
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Overall weighted support: +15
Overall GiG Score: 25 ?

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH

IPPR produces cutting edge research and innovative policy ideas for a more just, democratic and sustainable world. Through independent research and analysis we define new agendas for change and provide practical solutions to challenges across public policy issues. Our research uses a wide range of methods and draws on the expertise of academics, practitioners, and the general public.
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Positives:

  • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
  • Reserves management has been consistently within official guidelines
  • This charity has received considerable income from legacies in recent years
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit £k
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/12/22£3,430£3,426£4£0£1,086£1,0863.8460
31/12/21£2,741£2,728£13£0£1,082£1,0824.8390
31/12/20£2,538£2,503£35£0£1,069£1,0695.1430
31/12/19£2,681£2,560£120£0£1,034£1,0344.8400
31/12/18£2,611£2,467£143£0£913£9134.4410
31/12/17£2,954£3,205£-251£0£770£7182.7460
31/12/16£5,288£3,877£1,411£7£1,021£1,0013.1510
31/12/15£4,407£4,049£358£6£1,601£1,1893.5520
31/12/14£3,531£3,374£157£35£1,244£1,1003.9420
31/12/13£3,080£3,069£12£53£1,087£1,0874.3420
31/12/12£2,734£2,716£18£66£1,076£1,0544.7400
31/12/11£2,487£2,483£4£63£1,057£1,0124.9390
31/12/10£2,486£2,483£2£147£1,053£9064.4390
31/12/09£2,934£2,922£12£432£1,095£9473.9450
31/12/08£3,417£3,410£7£161£1,083£8983.2580
31/12/07£4,471£4,235£237£274£1,076£8462.4720
31/12/06£3,367£3,881£-514n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/12/05£3,329£3,540£-211n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/12/04£3,361£3,179£183n/an/an/an/an/an/a

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 15%
Highest pay band: £90,000-£100,000
Liabilities/Assets: 46%
Liabilities/Income: 27%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 3.8 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 4 months
Quick Ratio: 1.2
Asset Split ?
Balance Sheet History
Established: 36 years

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UN SDGs
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Listed activities
  • Education/Training
  • Other Charitable Purposes
GiG Classification
  • Upholding human rights
How it operates
  • Sponsors or undertakes research
Where it operates
  • Scotland, Throughout England And Wales,
Who it helps
  • The General Public/Mankind

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Trust for London£248,000
Justice Together Initiative£241,731
Millfield House Foundation£232,600
Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust£215,052
Paul Hamlyn Foundation£214,000
Esmee Fairbairn£200,000
John Ellerman Foundation£200,000
The Legal Education Foundation£150,000
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust - Centring democracy in the new progressive project
£74,875 05/04/2024
12
to undertake a programme of research, advocacy and influencing to shape the political and constitutional reform agenda of the next UK government
Trust for London - Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£120,000 28/03/2024
24
The funding is for Workwhile to deliver the DevelopMentor programme beyond its current pilot phase. The programme trains line managers of disadvantaged and marginalised apprentices working for SMEs, ....more
The Joffe Trust - Institute for Public Policy Research
£4,750 19/03/2024
3
To fund a round table event on combatting economic crime and transnational kleptocracy
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch - Fair Transition Unit (Transport), IPPR
£20,000 23/12/2023
Project funding to the Institute of Public Policy Research’s (IPPR’s) Fair Transition unit for public polling and framing work.
John Ellerman Foundation - Core staff costs associated with our transport programme and public engagement expenses (eg recruitment fees, costs to partners, participant incentives)
£100,000 23/11/2023
24
Towards core costs associated with their transport programme and public engagement
Gower Street - Fairer and greener Transport system in UK
£60,000 01/07/2023
Fairer and greener Transport system in UK
Friends Provident Foundation - IPPR - New Philanthropy Initiative
£25,000 30/03/2023
Research to investigate the levels of potential for greater philanthropic giving in support of the new economy movement un the UK.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to IPPR
£50,000 21/03/2023
12
Project grant to IPPR
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Migration and integration policy unit
£14,000 18/01/2023
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is the UK’s pre-eminent progressive think tank. Their work spans politics, economics, environment, housing, jobs and skills, public services and ....more
Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust - Upgrading democracy for new times
£75,177 09/12/2022
for research, advocacy and influencing to shape the democratic and constitutional reform agenda of progressive political parties (including but not limited to the Labour Party) ahead of the next ....more
The Legal Education Foundation - Democratising law-making after Brexit
£150,000 09/11/2022
Programme of research and influencing that seeks to explore the democratic implications of the UK’s post-Brexit constitutional settlement and provide a reform agenda for law-making in the UK.
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£126,000 17/10/2022
Core funding
Unbound Philanthropy - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research
£100,000 20/06/2022
For general support of an organization that publishes research and educates the public to build a fairer and more prosperous society
Friends Provident Foundation - Institute for Public Policy Research Ltd- Fair Tax Now: Shaping the post-pandemic debate for progressive taxation reform
£110,000 15/06/2022
This proposal aims to: 1 - Shape a consensus and wider public debate around taxation, with a focus on delivering economic and environmental justice 2 - Limit and counter an agenda of tax cuts (and ....more
Alex Ferry Foundation - Worker Suveillance Post-Covid
£15,000 26/05/2022
research grant
Power to Change - Progressive Levelling Up
£30,000 05/04/2022
Grant to Progressive Levelling Up
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£6,600 01/04/2022
Policy Learning Partnership
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Progressive policy responses to the Channel crossings.
£50,000 15/03/2022
To support work on policy responses to the Channel crossings issue.
Trust for London - Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£128,000 09/02/2022
The funding is for the London Progression Collaboration - an initiative which offers free business support to help create apprenticeships - to develop and pilot an intensive employer-facing support ....more
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Migration and integration policy unit
£200,000 29/11/2021
48
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is the UK’s pre-eminent progressive think tank. Their work spans politics, economics, environment, housing, jobs and skills, public services and ....more
Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust - Winning the case for democratic renewal
£65,000 01/10/2021
12
to ensure progressive political parties go into the next general election with a recognition of the importance of democratic renewal
The Joffe Trust - Institute for Public Policy Research
£16,950 14/05/2021
6
Develop new messaging on tax reform in the public interest
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£42,000 10/05/2021
Core funding
Justice Together Initiative - Learning the lessons of Covid-19: Improving access to justice for people with insecure immigration status
£241,731 20/04/2021
This project will learn the lessons of Covid-19 to improve access to justice for people with insecure immigration status and advocate for a fairer, more effective immigration system. Through a ....more
Alex Ferry Foundation - Where next for working time?
£17,000 25/02/2021
AFF research grant
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£42,000 22/02/2021
Core funding
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Welfare grant to IPPR
£36,450 07/12/2020
6
6 Months Grant to IPPR under the Welfare policy and influencing funding programme
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£16,000 12/10/2020
Policy Learning Partnership
Alex Ferry Foundation - the Working Time in the Pandemic project
£13,950 12/05/2020
AFF research grant
John Ellerman Foundation - Core costs for the Environmental Justice Commission and to support delivery of the associated citizens juries.
£100,000 26/03/2020
18
Core costs for the Environmental Justice Commission and to support delivery of the associated citizens juries.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£200,000 26/02/2020
21
Towards the costs of the Environmental Justice Commission to enable engagement on climate change interventions from the public to assist policy makers to deliver environmental and social change.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research
£90,000 30/11/2019
24
The IPPR Environmental Justice Commission
Trust for London - Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£33,000 02/10/2019
12
The funding is for a new project to explore how to redesign the UK's immigration system to encourage better work and more responsible employment practices. The project will set out an ambitious ....more
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£45,000 12/08/2019
24
Realising the potential of the North’s Civil Society
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Beyond the hostile environment
£50,000 13/07/2019
14
To explore a new approach to immigration enforcement policies.
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£126,000 29/10/2018
Core funding
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - IPPR integration programme
£250,000 01/10/2018
36
Through this grant, IPPR will use research to set out the case for a programme of investment in integration, and to assess how government immigration policies impact on integration outcomes, working ....more
Friends Provident Foundation - IPPR- Commission on Economic Justice phase 2
£150,000 11/09/2018
24
Following its establishment two years ago, the Commission for Economic Justice will publish its final report in September. This will contain the Commission's overall analysis and policy ....more
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£105,000 20/02/2018
Policy Learning Partnership
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Towards a Progressive Britain post-Brexit
£70,000 21/10/2017
18
To provide a policy framework for a progressive post-Brexit Britain
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£20,000 25/07/2017
12
Towards incubating The Difference, developing teachers to become experts in supporting young people with complex needs, ensuring excluded children receive the best education possible and creating a ....more
Friends Provident Foundation - IPPR Commission on Economic Justice
£200,000 14/03/2017
24
The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice will conduct a comprehensive, participative research programme into how the UK economy creates and distributes income and wealth, and make recommendations on ....more
Trust for London - Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£88,000 02/03/2017
6
The funding is towards a clear and detailed assessment of the efficiency and fairness of London's council tax regime, and to propose a series of reforms, with a politically achievable roadmap to ....more
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Future of migration post-Brexit
£40,000 21/01/2017
11
To advance a compelling vision for a strategic immigration policy in the post-Brexit era.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Welcoming Britain: positive approaches to building resilience to high migration
£194,000 07/11/2016
16
IPPR will work with local authorities and other actors in three areas to co-produce strategies to shore up resilience. IPPR will carry out a community research programme aimed at gaining a deep ....more
Millfield House Foundation - IPPR North
£120,000 16/11/2015
Core funding
ZING - Institute for Teaching seed funding
£25,000 01/11/2015
12
Seed funding for a new higher education institution with a mission to train and develop expert teachers who work where they are needed most
Lankelly Chase Foundation - Grant to Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£25,000 20/05/2015
6
To carry out a research project that sets out a variety of models for how a ‘Troubled Lives’ programme could be delivered and funded
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£28,000 08/12/2014
Towards the costs of work that explores alternatives to current regulations affecting local bus services in order to improve access and reduce the impact of carbon emissions.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Every integration: additional digital output
£4,954 07/08/2014
A grant to Institute for Public Policy Research for Every integration: additional digital output
Northern Rock Foundation - Grant awarded to Institute for Public Policy Research North (North East)
£3,000 25/04/2014
Towards the State of the North report to provide a well-researched and authoritative contribution to local and national public policy debates.
Friends Provident Foundation - IPPR North - The Role of Local Enterprise Partnerships
£54,750 11/12/2013
The project will identify ways in which Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) can develop local economic resilience within their Strategic Economic Plans and share learning between LEPs on local ....more
Friends Provident Foundation - IPPR - The Financial Conduct Authority and making financial markets work well
£54,500 11/12/2013
Our aims are to critically assess the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority; to question whether its approach is likely to improve access to financial services; and to make recommendations for ....more
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Rethinking Integration: Community-based research and everyday approaches
£46,500 23/07/2013
Using community-based research to improve understanding of how integration occurs in communities leading to changes in local and national policy and practice.
Northern Rock Foundation - Grant awarded to Institute for Public Policy Research North (North East)
£15,000 31/01/2013
Towards the Spending Review North research project. A condition of the grant is membership of the project's Advisory panel for a representative of the Foundation.
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Migration, Europe and UK Public Debate: 2013-15
£50,000 26/01/2013
Migration, Europe and UK Public Debate: 2013-15
Barrow Cadbury Trust - New Era Economics: Phase Three
£50,000 28/04/2012
New Era Economics: Phase Three
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£30,000 06/03/2012
Towards a scoping study by Frontline (hosted by IPPR) that will explore how to use the Teach First model within the care profession to attract high-quality care workers.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Narrowing the gap: a manifesto for schools
£41,600 19/07/2011
This publication will bring together leading educationalists to contribute ideas to a Manifesto for Schools to narrow the attainment gap. The aim is to produce a set of innovative and radical policy ....more
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
£86,000 16/02/2011
Towards the main phase of the New Era Economics programme, which aims to develop an intellectual foundation and some actions for a new progressive economic policy framework.
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How is it governed?

Trustees (8)
Current Trustees appointed

Age Range of Trustees: 31-72
  • BOAZ MOSELLE Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Executive Vice President
  • DR DONALD PECK, Occupation: Retired
  • JAHANGIR ALOM Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Doctor
  • LIB PECK Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Director
  • LORD VICTOR OLUFEMI ADEBOWALE (Chair) Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Chair Person
  • MATTHEW THOMAS MCGREGOR Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Director
  • NARESH RAMCHANDANI Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Writer
  • REBECCA BUNCE Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Phd Student And Policy And Strategy Freelancer
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 26/09/1988, number: 800065
  • Registered at Companies House on 02/09/1988, number: 02292601
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Policies in force
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Filing Record
19 returns made; all on time
Main office

8 Storey's Gate
London
SW1P 3AY

Objectives

(A) TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO (AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF) AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCES AND IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, PUBLIC SERVICES, AND INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE; (B) TO ADVANCE THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND THE EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SERVICES WHICH SERVE (OR FURTHER) A CHARITABLE PURPOSE;(C) TO ADVANCE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH; (D) TO RELIEVE POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, OR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE;(E) TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR IMPROVEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;(F) TO ADVANCE THE ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE OR SCIENCE; AND (G) TO ADVANCE SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

Data Sources

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