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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
£2,194,532
Latest Expenditure
£2,057,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £517
Charitable Activities £1,411,108
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,037
Other Income £745,870

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,967,561
Raising Funds £89,626
Governance £46,563
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
£2,194,532
£2,057,187£1,967,561£2,503,469£2,503,46927 / 305
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

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 2025?

European Consortium For Political Research reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Also Known As

  • Ecpr

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