Civitas Limited
Also known as: Civitas, The Institute for the Study of Civil Society
Research, publication of findings, organising seminars and conferences, encouraging community development, running supplementary schools, monitoring and studying human rights such as those based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Activities & Mission
Research, publication of findings, organising seminars and conferences, encouraging community development, running supplementary schools, monitoring and studying human rights such as those based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £534,331 | £613,428 | £613,284 | £720,358 | £720,358 | 28 / 0 |
| 2023 | £630,774 | £691,915 | £691,787 | £784,274 | £784,274 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £605,215 | £633,028 | £633,028 | £849,719 | £849,719 | 30 / 1 |
| 2021 | £658,940 | £592,762 | £592,762 | £916,924 | £916,924 | 24 / 3 |
| 2020 | £705,657 | £807,578 | £800,536 | £833,005 | £833,025 | 15 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Civitas Limited
What does Civitas Limited do?
Research, publication of findings, organising seminars and conferences, encouraging community development, running supplementary schools, monitoring and studying human rights such as those based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
How much income did Civitas Limited report in 2024?
Civitas Limited reported total income of £534k and reported expenditure of £613k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Civitas Limited?
Civitas Limited has a program ratio of 114.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Civitas Limited registered as a charity?
Civitas Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2001 as charity number 1085494. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Civitas Limited?
Civitas Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Civitas Limited operate?
Civitas Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Civitas Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Civitas Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085494.
Details
55 TUFTON STREET
LONDON
SW1P 3QL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Civitas
- The Institute for the Study of Civil Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated