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Institute For The Future Of Work

Also known as: The Future of Work

The Institute for the Future of Work is an independent charity with a mission to shape a future in which work is better and fairer. We seek out the most pressing challenges - and seize opportunities - to (i) advance education into changes to the world of work and (ii) prevent and relieve in-work poverty through the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Activities & Mission

The Institute for the Future of Work is an independent charity with a mission to shape a future in which work is better and fairer. We seek out the most pressing challenges - and seize opportunities - to (i) advance education into changes to the world of work and (ii) prevent and relieve in-work poverty through the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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
£993,111
Latest Expenditure
£1,030,469

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £993,111
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,027,419
Raising Funds £3,050
Governance £3,240
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£993,111
£1,030,469£1,027,419£382,579£381,11511 / 0
2024
£977,733
£808,067£793,717£419,937£419,9378 / 0
2023
£880,061
£929,711£929,111£250,271£250,2717 / 0
2022
£820,582
£659,701£657,751£299,921£230,4528 / 0
2021
£350,353
£290,4620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute For The Future Of Work

What does Institute For The Future Of Work do?

The Institute for the Future of Work is an independent charity with a mission to shape a future in which work is better and fairer. We seek out the most pressing challenges - and seize opportunities - to (i) advance education into changes to the world of work and (ii) prevent and relieve in-work poverty through the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

How much income did Institute For The Future Of Work report in 2025?

Institute For The Future Of Work reported total income of £993k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Institute For The Future Of Work registered as a charity?

Institute For The Future Of Work was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2018 as charity number 1180718. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Institute For The Future Of Work?

Institute For The Future Of Work is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ANNE-MARIE OSAMWENZE IMAFIDON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute For The Future Of Work operate?

Institute For The Future Of Work operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Institute For The Future Of Work a registered charity?

Yes — Institute For The Future Of Work is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180718.

Details

Address
Field Fisher
Riverbank House
2 Swan Lane
LONDON
EC4R 3TT
Website
www.ifow.org
Registration Date
15 November 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5117745
Charity Number
1180718

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Trustees

Dr ANNE-MARIE OSAMWENZE IMAFIDON Chair
DANIELA BARONE SOARES
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr SUE BLACK
Also governs 1 other charity
GRAEME JOHN NUTTALL
Martha Elizabeth Dalton
Paulus Maria Jansen
Professor Gina Sue Neff
Sana Khareghani
Sophie Jane O'Connor

Also Known As

  • The Future of Work

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