The Institute for Policy Research
Analysis
The Institute for Policy Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Broadstairs. It was registered in July 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Institute for Policy Research reported income of £201k and spending of £403k, spending 200% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £221k to £201k (-9.1%), an average of -2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income dropped by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Institute for Policy Research sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dixie Educational Foundation (£201k), Ocean City College Ltd (£201k) and The Boiler House Community Space (£200k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Funding research studies, conferences and seminars which promote the education of the public concerning major social science, management studies and economic policy issues.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dixie Educational Foundation | Warwickshire | £201k |
| Ocean City College Ltd | Plymouth | £201k |
| The Boiler House Community Space | London | £200k |
| Minority Enterprise Development Trust | Blackburn | £202k |