Education Policy Institute
Also known as: Centre for Reform, Centreforum
The Institute's aim is to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background by employing an impartial and evidence based approach. In addition to its focus on raising standards in education from early years through to higher education and beyond, the EPI's also researches young people's mental health.
Activities & Mission
The Institute's aim is to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background by employing an impartial and evidence based approach. In addition to its focus on raising standards in education from early years through to higher education and beyond, the EPI's also researches young people's mental health.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,372,333 | £1,756,633 | £1,359,769 | £942,874 | £801,467 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,789,292 | £1,765,111 | £1,527,033 | £1,327,175 | £783,204 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,360,803 | £1,414,054 | £1,277,429 | £1,302,995 | £818,742 | 21 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,782,228 | £1,334,923 | £1,206,029 | £1,356,244 | £934,448 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,336,047 | £1,377,875 | £1,286,980 | £908,939 | £798,946 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Education Policy Institute
What does Education Policy Institute do?
The Institute's aim is to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background by employing an impartial and evidence based approach. In addition to its focus on raising standards in education from early years through to higher education and beyond, the EPI's also researches young people's mental health.
How much income did Education Policy Institute report in 2025?
Education Policy Institute reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Education Policy Institute?
Education Policy Institute has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Education Policy Institute registered as a charity?
Education Policy Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2004 as charity number 1102186. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Education Policy Institute?
Education Policy Institute is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Education Policy Institute operate?
Education Policy Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Education Policy Institute a registered charity?
Yes — Education Policy Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102186.
Details
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150 Buckingham Palace Road
SW1W 9TR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Centre for Reform
- Centreforum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated