Institute For Voluntary Action Research
Also known as: Ivar
IVAR's mission:to support the development and sustainability of charities and other voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations through research, education and training.
Activities & Mission
IVAR's mission:to support the development and sustainability of charities and other voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations through research, education and training.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,022,912 | £967,966 | £937,051 | £226,815 | £222,243 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £904,673 | £939,753 | £914,444 | £171,869 | £171,321 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £832,748 | £894,485 | £867,725 | £206,949 | £150,569 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £805,425 | £865,106 | £839,199 | £268,686 | £158,426 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,020,005 | £827,789 | £809,269 | £328,367 | £165,895 | 11 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Institute For Voluntary Action Research
What does Institute For Voluntary Action Research do?
IVAR's mission:to support the development and sustainability of charities and other voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations through research, education and training.
How much income did Institute For Voluntary Action Research report in 2025?
Institute For Voluntary Action Research reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £968k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Institute For Voluntary Action Research?
Institute For Voluntary Action Research has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Institute For Voluntary Action Research registered as a charity?
Institute For Voluntary Action Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2006 as charity number 1114403. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Institute For Voluntary Action Research?
Institute For Voluntary Action Research is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kamna Muralidharan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Institute For Voluntary Action Research operate?
Institute For Voluntary Action Research operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Institute For Voluntary Action Research a registered charity?
Yes — Institute For Voluntary Action Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114403.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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