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European Consortium For Political Research

Also known as: Ecpr

An independent scholarly association, with 350 institutional members across around 50 countries, which supports political scientists through: a programme of world renowned conferences and events, all with funding opportunities for members; a publishing portfolio which includes a book series and three leading journals; its own publishing imprint, ECPR Press; and a range of high profile prizes.

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Activities & Mission

An independent scholarly association, with 350 institutional members across around 50 countries, which supports political scientists through: a programme of world renowned conferences and events, all with funding opportunities for members; a publishing portfolio which includes a book series and three leading journals; its own publishing imprint, ECPR Press; and a range of high profile prizes.

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 44 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,232,316
Latest Expenditure
£2,408,928

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £816
Charitable Activities £1,532,563
Other Trading £665,284
Investments £33,653
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,273,409
Raising Funds £135,519
Governance £68,993
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
£2,232,316
£2,408,928£2,273,409£2,292,812£2,292,81228 / 230
2023
£1,934,802
£2,270,478£2,155,643£2,355,836£2,355,83627 / 270
2022
£1,898,701
£2,287,089£2,206,910£2,660,582£2,660,58228 / 224
2021
£1,933,738
£1,608,509£1,532,537£3,234,093£3,234,09321 / 247
2020
£1,855,354
£1,774,613£1,728,438£2,820,857£2,820,85719 / 216

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about European Consortium For Political Research

What does European Consortium For Political Research do?

An independent scholarly association, with 350 institutional members across around 50 countries, which supports political scientists through: a programme of world renowned conferences and events, all with funding opportunities for members; a publishing portfolio which includes a book series and three leading journals; its own publishing imprint, ECPR Press; and a range of high profile prizes.

How much income did European Consortium For Political Research report in 2024?

European Consortium For Political Research reported total income of £2.23m and reported expenditure of £2.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is European Consortium For Political Research?

European Consortium For Political Research has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was European Consortium For Political Research registered as a charity?

European Consortium For Political Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2016 as charity number 1167403. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs European Consortium For Political Research?

European Consortium For Political Research is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Daniela Irrera. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does European Consortium For Political Research operate?

European Consortium For Political Research operates across 44 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 41 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is European Consortium For Political Research a registered charity?

Yes — European Consortium For Political Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167403.

Details

Address
HARBOUR HOUSE
6-8 HYTHE QUAY
COLCHESTER
CO2 8JF
Website
www.ecpr.eu
Registration Date
1 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073177
Charity Number
1167403

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Trustees

Dr Daniela Irrera Chair
Dr Luana Russo
Ladislav Cabada
Professor Amy Verdun
Professor Anne Rasmussen
Professor Christian Haerpfer
Professor Gianfrance Baldini
Professor Jean-Michel EYMERI-DOUZANS
Professor Jonathan Polk
Professor Petra Guasti
Professor Shane Martin
Professor Sofia Vasilopoulou

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ecpr

Data & trust

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