Demos
Also known as: Demos Limited
Demos exists to promote education and research for the public benefit in issues of politics, economics, and public policy; and to make the research findings publicly availably. It achieves these objectives by carrying out a wide range of research projects, organising lectures, seminars and conferences, and through publishing in a number of different formats.
Activities & Mission
Demos exists to promote education and research for the public benefit in issues of politics, economics, and public policy; and to make the research findings publicly availably. It achieves these objectives by carrying out a wide range of research projects, organising lectures, seminars and conferences, and through publishing in a number of different formats.
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 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% 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 | £1,780,475 | £1,682,037 | £1,682,037 | £554,205 | £554,205 | 21 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,389,773 | £1,341,352 | £1,341,352 | £455,767 | £455,767 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,131,026 | £1,129,942 | £1,129,942 | £407,346 | £407,346 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,425,358 | £1,395,942 | £1,395,942 | £406,262 | £406,262 | 20 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,514,340 | £1,265,155 | £50,955 | £376,846 | £376,846 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Demos
What does Demos do?
Demos exists to promote education and research for the public benefit in issues of politics, economics, and public policy; and to make the research findings publicly availably. It achieves these objectives by carrying out a wide range of research projects, organising lectures, seminars and conferences, and through publishing in a number of different formats.
How much income did Demos report in 2024?
Demos reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £1.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Demos?
Demos has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Demos registered as a charity?
Demos was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1994 as charity number 1042046. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Demos?
Demos is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME JULIE MELLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Demos operate?
Demos operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Demos a registered charity?
Yes — Demos is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042046.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated