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Committee On Publication Ethics

COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of scholarly journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also provides support, education, and advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.

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Activities & Mission

COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of scholarly journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also provides support, education, and advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£638,162
Latest Expenditure
£682,134

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £636,230
Investments £1,932
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £675,274
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,860
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £6,860

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£638,162
£682,134£675,274£343,304£04 / 26
2023
£566,307
£533,158£525,304£387,276£225,0004 / 22
2022
£524,742
£488,274£481,143£354,127£225,0003 / 25
2021
£461,119
£401,3540 / 6
2020
£450,014
£396,9880 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Committee On Publication Ethics

What does Committee On Publication Ethics do?

COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of scholarly journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also provides support, education, and advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.

How much income did Committee On Publication Ethics report in 2024?

Committee On Publication Ethics reported total income of £638k and reported expenditure of £682k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Committee On Publication Ethics registered as a charity?

Committee On Publication Ethics was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 February 2008 as charity number 1123023. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Committee On Publication Ethics?

Committee On Publication Ethics is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Nancy Chescheir. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Committee On Publication Ethics operate?

Committee On Publication Ethics operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Committee On Publication Ethics a registered charity?

Yes — Committee On Publication Ethics is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123023.

Details

Address
NEW KINGS COURT
TOLLGATE
CHANDLER'S FORD
EASTLEIGH
HAMPSHIRE
SO53 3LG
Registration Date
29 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035891
Charity Number
1123023

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Trustees

Dr Nancy Chescheir Chair
Changjie Hu
Daniel Kulp
Dr Howard Browman
Dr Marie Souliere
Dr Susan Garfinkel
Dr Trevor Lane
Professor Ana Marusic
Professor Emilio Jose Sanz Alvarez
Professor Frits ROSENDAAL
Rachel Safer
Tim Kersjes

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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