Institute For Employment Studies
Also known as: Institute of Manpower Studies Limited, I E S
The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.
Activities & Mission
The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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
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 | £4,085,959 | £4,055,585 | £4,055,585 | £1,579,718 | £1,579,718 | 57 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,004,762 | £3,921,539 | £3,921,539 | £1,549,343 | £1,549,343 | 52 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,382,268 | £3,351,176 | £3,351,176 | £1,466,120 | £1,466,120 | 49 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,192,873 | £3,146,791 | £3,146,791 | £1,435,028 | £1,435,028 | 48 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,052,286 | £3,049,646 | £3,049,646 | £1,388,946 | £1,388,946 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Institute For Employment Studies
What does Institute For Employment Studies do?
The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.
How much income did Institute For Employment Studies report in 2025?
Institute For Employment Studies reported total income of £4.09m and reported expenditure of £4.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Institute For Employment Studies?
Institute For Employment Studies has a program ratio of 99.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Institute For Employment Studies registered as a charity?
Institute For Employment Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 1969 as charity number 258390. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Institute For Employment Studies?
Institute For Employment Studies is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Institute For Employment Studies operate?
Institute For Employment Studies operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Institute For Employment Studies a registered charity?
Yes — Institute For Employment Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258390.
Details
185 Dyke Road
Brighton
BN3 1TL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Institute of Manpower Studies Limited
- I E S
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated