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European Leadership Network

Also known as: Eln

To advance education and undertake research on political, security, defence, economic and energy challenges and related issues in Europe; and to promote national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to saving lives, relieving suffering, poverty and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education and undertake research on political, security, defence, economic and energy challenges and related issues in Europe; and to promote national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to saving lives, relieving suffering, poverty and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities.

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
£1,267,560
Latest Expenditure
£1,120,447

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Social welfare 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 £1,267,560
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £975,138
Raising Funds £145,309
Governance £0
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
£1,267,560
£1,120,447£975,138-£248,846£015 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about European Leadership Network

What does European Leadership Network do?

To advance education and undertake research on political, security, defence, economic and energy challenges and related issues in Europe; and to promote national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to saving lives, relieving suffering, poverty and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities.

How much income did European Leadership Network report in 2025?

European Leadership Network reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is European Leadership Network?

European Leadership Network has a program ratio of 76.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was European Leadership Network registered as a charity?

European Leadership Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 2024 as charity number 1208594. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs European Leadership Network?

European Leadership Network is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Desmond Henry BROWNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does European Leadership Network operate?

European Leadership Network operates across 5 areas, including Germany, Montenegro, Switzerland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is European Leadership Network a registered charity?

Yes — European Leadership Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208594.

Details

Address
European Leadership Network
8 ST. JAMES'S SQUARE
LONDON
SW1Y 4JU
Registration Date
10 June 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218749
Charity Number
1208594

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Trustees

Lord Desmond Henry BROWNE Chair
Ana PALACIO
Dr Karin von Hippel
Dr Tarja Anneli CRONBERG
Martin Bellamy
Pierre VIMONT
Professor Zeynep ALEMDAR
Shatabhisha Sharat SHETTY
Sir Graham Stacey
SIR MALCOLM LESLIE RIFKIND
Also governs 1 other charity
Stefano STEFANINI

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Eln

Data & trust

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