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Ecfr

Also known as: European Council on Foreign Relations

ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.

Activities & Mission

ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.

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.

Show all 48 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,373,787
Latest Expenditure
£7,674,700

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £145,090
Charitable Activities £7,226,767
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £1,929

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,674,700
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,957
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£7,373,787
£7,674,700£7,674,700£2,416,657£2,416,65718 / 2
2023
£6,642,426
£6,585,596£6,585,596£2,554,144£2,554,14417 / 0
2022
£5,689,737
£5,747,926£5,747,926£2,630,408£2,630,40816 / 0
2021
£4,560,480
£4,012,848£3,973,059£2,570,207£2,570,20718 / 0
2020
£5,004,814
£4,420,115£4,365,943£2,076,245£2,076,24519 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ecfr

What does Ecfr do?

ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.

How much income did Ecfr report in 2024?

Ecfr reported total income of £7.37m and reported expenditure of £7.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ecfr registered as a charity?

Ecfr was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2011 as charity number 1143536. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Ecfr?

Ecfr is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lykke Friis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ecfr operate?

Ecfr operates across 48 areas, including Armenia, Australia, Austria and 45 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Ecfr a registered charity?

Yes — Ecfr is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143536.

Details

Address
FIRST FLOOR
10 QUEEN STREET PLACE
LONDON
EC4R 1BE
Website
WWW.ECFR.EU
Registration Date
24 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049916
Charity Number
1143536

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Trustees

Lykke Friis Chair
Adam Thomas Lury
Ian Clarkson

Also Known As

  • European Council on Foreign Relations

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30 July 2026
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