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The Faraday Institution

Research, training and policy advice in the fields of energy capture, conversion and storage.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£33,283,836
Latest Expenditure
£32,921,633

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £32,823,250
Other Trading £215,664
Investments £244,922
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £32,921,633
Raising Funds £0
Governance £104,649
Grants to Institutions £28,821,975
Other Expenditure £0

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
£33,283,836
£32,921,633£32,921,633£885,275£322,83926 / 0
2024
£28,963,257
£32,873,475£32,873,475£523,072£362,96125 / 0
2023
£34,541,518
£33,271,677£33,271,677£4,433,290£4,000,00022 / 0
2022
£30,222,982
£28,424,478£28,424,478£3,163,449£3,163,44918 / 0
2021
£24,330,374
£26,451,343£26,451,343£1,364,946£1,196,24913 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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 11 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.

Details

Address
QUAD ONE
BECQUEREL AVENUE
HARWELL CAMPUS
DIDCOT
OX11 0RA
Registration Date
3 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5111942
Charity Number
1176500

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Trustees

Dr Esther Taylor
Dr Fabrice Stassin
Dr Steven Charles Cowley
Dr Venkat Srinivasan
Hanno Kirner
Isobel Sheldon OBE
Mark Christopher Newman
Professor Dame Lynn Gladden
Professor Neville Stuart Jackson
Professor Rachel O'Reilly
Robin Charles Brundle

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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