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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
£977,733
Latest Expenditure
£808,067

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Social welfare 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 £940,233
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £37,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £793,717
Raising Funds £14,350
Governance £2,580
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.

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
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
2020
£228,828
£240,8260 / 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 2024?

Institute For The Future Of Work reported total income of £978k and reported expenditure of £808k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Institute For The Future Of Work?

Institute For The Future Of Work has a program ratio of 81.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 7 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
Professor Gina Sue Neff
Sana Khareghani

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Future of Work

Data & trust

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