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New Economics Foundation

nef aims to maximise well-being and social justice within environmental limits through innovative economic thinking and practical solutions. Our work involves pilot projects, in-depth research, campaigning, and informing policy.

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Activities & Mission

nef aims to maximise well-being and social justice within environmental limits through innovative economic thinking and practical solutions. Our work involves pilot projects, in-depth research, campaigning, and informing policy.

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
£4,991,568
Latest Expenditure
£4,949,737

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £106,997
Charitable Activities £4,600,072
Other Trading £216,463
Investments £68,036
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,702,810
Raising Funds £192,648
Governance £17,000
Grants to Institutions £480,872
Other Expenditure £54,279

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,991,568
£4,949,737£4,702,810£2,729,345£410,85343 / 0
2024
£4,874,510
£4,935,449£4,707,345£2,687,514£393,07044 / 0
2023
£3,457,432
£3,503,610£2,790,156£2,748,453£463,38944 / 0
2022
£3,134,397
£3,233,471£2,363,964£2,794,631£490,41344 / 0
2021
£3,327,043
£3,577,190£2,541,210£2,893,705£477,27949 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about New Economics Foundation

What does New Economics Foundation do?

nef aims to maximise well-being and social justice within environmental limits through innovative economic thinking and practical solutions. Our work involves pilot projects, in-depth research, campaigning, and informing policy.

How much income did New Economics Foundation report in 2025?

New Economics Foundation reported total income of £4.99m and reported expenditure of £4.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was New Economics Foundation registered as a charity?

New Economics Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 1996 as charity number 1055254. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs New Economics Foundation?

New Economics Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ADAM SHARPLES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does New Economics Foundation operate?

New Economics Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is New Economics Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — New Economics Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055254.

Details

Address
New Economics Foundation
10 Salamanca Place
LONDON
SE1 7HB
Registration Date
10 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055254
Charity Number
1055254

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Trustees

ADAM SHARPLES Chair
Anna Henry
Ben Michael Pringle
Halla GUNNARSDOTTIR
Martin Koehring
Nicholas Dearden
Pascale Frazer-Carroll
Richard Bryars
Tariq Kazi
Wing-Harn Chen

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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