The Faraday Institution
Research, training and policy advice in the fields of energy capture, conversion and storage.
Activities & Mission
Research, training and policy advice in the fields of energy capture, conversion and storage.
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 73% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £33,283,836 | £32,921,633 | £32,921,633 | £885,275 | £322,839 | 26 / 0 |
| 2024 | £28,963,257 | £32,873,475 | £32,873,475 | £523,072 | £362,961 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £34,541,518 | £33,271,677 | £33,271,677 | £4,433,290 | £4,000,000 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £30,222,982 | £28,424,478 | £28,424,478 | £3,163,449 | £3,163,449 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £24,330,374 | £26,451,343 | £26,451,343 | £1,364,946 | £1,196,249 | 13 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Faraday Institution
What does The Faraday Institution do?
Research, training and policy advice in the fields of energy capture, conversion and storage.
How much income did The Faraday Institution report in 2025?
The Faraday Institution reported total income of £33.28m and reported expenditure of £32.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Faraday Institution?
The Faraday Institution has a program ratio of 98.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Faraday Institution registered as a charity?
The Faraday Institution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2018 as charity number 1176500. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Faraday Institution?
The Faraday Institution is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Faraday Institution operate?
The Faraday Institution operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Faraday Institution a registered charity?
Yes — The Faraday Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176500.
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