European Consortium for Political Research
Analysis
European Consortium for Political Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, European Consortium for Political Research reported income of £2.2m and spending of £2.1m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £1.9m to £2.2m (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, European Consortium for Political Research sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West Lodge School Limited (£2.2m), Instructus (£2.2m) and Anglia Region of the Guide Association (£2.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 64% and investments 1.7%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 4.3%. Reserves of £2.5m would cover about 14 months of spending at that rate. It employed 27 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 64%
- Investments 1.7%
- Other 34%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West Lodge School Limited | Kent | £2.2m |
| Instructus | Market Harborough | £2.2m |
| Anglia Region of the Guide Association | Norfolk | £2.2m |
| Satmar Nursery Trust | London | £2.2m |