Centre For Cities
To promote education for the public benefit in issues of economics and public policy in relation to cities and towns in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world and to promote for the public benefit research in the aforementioned fields and to publish the useful results of such research.
Activities & Mission
To promote education for the public benefit in issues of economics and public policy in relation to cities and towns in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world and to promote for the public benefit research in the aforementioned fields and to publish the useful results of such research.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,923,328 | £1,815,666 | £1,815,666 | £1,066,983 | £1,058,392 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,878,873 | £1,737,557 | £1,737,557 | £959,321 | £950,190 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,751,747 | £1,967,853 | £1,967,853 | £818,005 | £804,710 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,728,753 | £1,664,662 | £1,664,662 | £1,034,111 | £1,012,889 | 19 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,594,438 | £1,538,266 | £1,538,266 | £970,020 | £954,488 | 18 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Centre For Cities
What does Centre For Cities do?
To promote education for the public benefit in issues of economics and public policy in relation to cities and towns in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world and to promote for the public benefit research in the aforementioned fields and to publish the useful results of such research.
How much income did Centre For Cities report in 2024?
Centre For Cities reported total income of £1.92m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre For Cities?
Centre For Cities has a program ratio of 94.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre For Cities registered as a charity?
Centre For Cities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2007 as charity number 1119841. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Centre For Cities?
Centre For Cities is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL HUGILL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre For Cities operate?
Centre For Cities operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Centre For Cities a registered charity?
Yes — Centre For Cities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119841.
Details
9 HOLYROOD STREET
LONDON
SE1 2EL
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