The Centre For Economic Policy Research
Also known as: C E P R
CEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
Activities & Mission
CEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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 | £7,485,495 | £7,368,160 | £7,365,544 | £1,808,326 | £1,213,261 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,226,934 | £8,662,166 | £8,651,926 | £3,176,304 | £2,373,760 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,643,615 | £7,019,621 | £7,008,951 | £3,611,536 | £2,368,321 | 30 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,591,962 | £6,192,852 | £6,160,111 | £2,987,542 | £2,028,591 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,786,892 | £4,331,254 | £4,305,577 | £2,588,432 | £1,307,330 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Centre For Economic Policy Research
What does The Centre For Economic Policy Research do?
CEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
How much income did The Centre For Economic Policy Research report in 2025?
The Centre For Economic Policy Research reported total income of £7.49m and reported expenditure of £7.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Centre For Economic Policy Research?
The Centre For Economic Policy Research has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Centre For Economic Policy Research registered as a charity?
The Centre For Economic Policy Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1983 as charity number 287287. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Centre For Economic Policy Research?
The Centre For Economic Policy Research is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROF SIR CHARLES RICHARD BEAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Centre For Economic Policy Research operate?
The Centre For Economic Policy Research operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Centre For Economic Policy Research a registered charity?
Yes — The Centre For Economic Policy Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287287.
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