Policy Exchange Limited
Also known as: Policy Exchange
Policy Exchange is one of the UK's leading market-oriented think tanks and exists to develop and promote new policy ideas. It works in partnership with prominent academics and other experts to conduct major studies and events on a wide range of topical issues including education, economy, environment, crime & justice, security, governance, technology, social and ethnic minority issues.
Activities & Mission
Policy Exchange is one of the UK's leading market-oriented think tanks and exists to develop and promote new policy ideas. It works in partnership with prominent academics and other experts to conduct major studies and events on a wide range of topical issues including education, economy, environment, crime & justice, security, governance, technology, social and ethnic minority issues.
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 Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £3,939,392 | £3,821,492 | £3,552,750 | £3,027,448 | £2,662,359 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,316,531 | £3,962,168 | £3,742,518 | £2,909,548 | £2,389,072 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,021,337 | £3,835,193 | £3,572,725 | £2,555,185 | £2,284,467 | 27 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,951,594 | £3,717,046 | £3,503,955 | £2,369,041 | £1,921,829 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,396,554 | £3,189,868 | £3,003,933 | £2,134,493 | £1,364,742 | 24 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Policy Exchange Limited
What does Policy Exchange Limited do?
Policy Exchange is one of the UK's leading market-oriented think tanks and exists to develop and promote new policy ideas. It works in partnership with prominent academics and other experts to conduct major studies and events on a wide range of topical issues including education, economy, environment, crime & justice, security, governance, technology, social and ethnic minority issues.
How much income did Policy Exchange Limited report in 2025?
Policy Exchange Limited reported total income of £3.94m and reported expenditure of £3.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Policy Exchange Limited registered as a charity?
Policy Exchange Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2003 as charity number 1096300. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Policy Exchange Limited?
Policy Exchange Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE HON ALEXANDER DOWNER AC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Policy Exchange Limited operate?
Policy Exchange Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Policy Exchange Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Policy Exchange Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096300.
Details
3RD FLOOR
1 OLD QUEEN STREET
LONDON
SW1H 9JA
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