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Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy

The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy seeks to grow philanthropy around the world. We do so by conducting research in the domain of philanthropic psychology and building the body of knowledge available to the philanthropic sector. We also provide training and education services, disseminating our research work and the work of others to the professional community.

Activities & Mission

The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy seeks to grow philanthropy around the world. We do so by conducting research in the domain of philanthropic psychology and building the body of knowledge available to the philanthropic sector. We also provide training and education services, disseminating our research work and the work of others to the professional community.

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
£294,880
Latest Expenditure
£455,800

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 75% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £193,662
Charitable Activities £339,480
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £320,491
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,466
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
£294,880
£455,8000 / 0
2023
£454,846
£431,2810 / 0
2022
£433,765
£312,5420 / 0
2021
£533,142
£320,491£320,491£375,670£308,3177 / 0
2020
£421,403
£283,5970 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy

What does Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy do?

The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy seeks to grow philanthropy around the world. We do so by conducting research in the domain of philanthropic psychology and building the body of knowledge available to the philanthropic sector. We also provide training and education services, disseminating our research work and the work of others to the professional community.

How much income did Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy report in 2024?

Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy reported total income of £295k and reported expenditure of £456k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy?

Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy has a program ratio of 60.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy registered as a charity?

Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2018 as charity number 1181003. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy?

Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Matthew Naylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy operate?

Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy a registered charity?

Yes — Institute For Sustainable Philanthropy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181003.

Details

Address
THE PHILANTHROPY CENTRE
UNIT 12 THE BUSINESS CENTRE
2 CATTEDOWN ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0EG
Registration Date
5 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124802
Charity Number
1181003

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Trustees

Dr Matthew Naylor Chair
Christiana Stergiou
Dr JANE HUDSON
Dr Matthew Beem
Gauri Manglik
Marianthi O'Dwyer
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel Scott John Harris
Valerie Mullen Pletcher

Sectors & Classifications

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