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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.

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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.

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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
£1,903,244
Latest Expenditure
£1,889,082

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £32
Charitable Activities £1,846,344
Other Trading £3,791
Investments £53,077
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,889,082
Raising Funds £0
Governance £53,297
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,903,244
£1,889,082£1,889,082£568,367£568,36719 / 0
2024
£1,780,475
£1,682,037£1,682,037£554,205£554,20521 / 0
2023
£1,389,773
£1,341,352£1,341,352£455,767£455,76719 / 0
2022
£1,131,026
£1,129,942£1,129,942£407,346£407,34619 / 0
2021
£1,425,358
£1,395,942£1,395,942£406,262£406,26220 / 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 2025?

Demos reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 Dr Michelle Harrison. 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 November 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1042046
Charity Number
1042046

Trustees

Dr Michelle Harrison Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alex William Kewney Dawson
Alexander Steven White
Chinemerem Sharon Onyinyechi McDonald
Also governs 2 other charities
David Campbell Robb
Halima Begum
James Thomas Plunkett
Matilda McAuliffe
Mohammed Aziz
Sara Khan
William Andrew Moy

Also Known As

  • Demos Limited

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2 November 2026
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