Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited
Also known as: Cles, Centre for Local Economies
CLES undertakes research, organises confereces, seminars and training courses, produces publications and runs a library, information service and database in relation to the formulation, direction, organisation, administration and effects of economic, fiscal and employment policies and initiatives in the UK.
Activities & Mission
CLES undertakes research, organises confereces, seminars and training courses, produces publications and runs a library, information service and database in relation to the formulation, direction, organisation, administration and effects of economic, fiscal and employment policies and initiatives in the UK.
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 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Arts 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,232,868 | £1,171,433 | £1,171,433 | £244,370 | £202,424 | 18 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,097,648 | £1,232,988 | £1,232,988 | £182,937 | £174,860 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,241,973 | £1,113,322 | £1,113,322 | £328,461 | £384,641 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,015,710 | £1,279,714 | £1,279,714 | £199,810 | £194,134 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £984,616 | £923,139 | £923,139 | £463,814 | £444,097 | 16 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited
What does Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited do?
CLES undertakes research, organises confereces, seminars and training courses, produces publications and runs a library, information service and database in relation to the formulation, direction, organisation, administration and effects of economic, fiscal and employment policies and initiatives in the UK.
How much income did Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited report in 2025?
Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited?
Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited has a program ratio of 95.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited registered as a charity?
Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2001 as charity number 1089503. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited?
Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Carolyn Wilkins OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited operate?
Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Centre For Local Economic Strategies Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089503.
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MANCHESTER
M4 5JA
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Also Known As
- Cles
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated