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The Independent Press Regulation Trust

Also known as: Iprt

The Charity promotes for the benefit of the public, high standards of ethical conduct and best practice in journalism.

Activities & Mission

The Charity promotes for the benefit of the public, high standards of ethical conduct and best practice in journalism.

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
£1,157,255
Latest Expenditure
£1,122,992

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,135,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,255
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,122,992
Raising Funds £0
Governance £67,992
Grants to Institutions £1,055,000
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
£1,157,255
£1,122,992£1,122,992£93,018£00 / 0
2024
£1,242,392
£1,241,012£1,241,012£58,755£00 / 0
2023
£1,340,420
£1,299,975£1,299,975£57,375£00 / 0
2022
£1,002,900
£1,029,173£1,029,173£16,929£00 / 0
2021
£1,000,000
£996,779£996,779£43,203£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Independent Press Regulation Trust

What does The Independent Press Regulation Trust do?

The Charity promotes for the benefit of the public, high standards of ethical conduct and best practice in journalism.

How much income did The Independent Press Regulation Trust report in 2025?

The Independent Press Regulation Trust reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Independent Press Regulation Trust registered as a charity?

The Independent Press Regulation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2015 as charity number 1162737. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Independent Press Regulation Trust?

The Independent Press Regulation Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Independent Press Regulation Trust operate?

The Independent Press Regulation Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Independent Press Regulation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Independent Press Regulation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162737.

Details

Address
Hunters
9 New Square
Lincoln's Inn
LONDON
WC2A 3QN
Registration Date
20 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042872
Charity Number
1162737

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Trustees

Dr Alan Hirst
Vojislav Mihailovic

Also Known As

  • Iprt

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