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The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales

Also known as: N F E R, National Foundation for Educational Research

The Foundation conducts research in all or any matters affecting education,widely disseminates the results of and related services educational research and collects and exchanges educational ideas, especially related to research.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation conducts research in all or any matters affecting education,widely disseminates the results of and related services educational research and collects and exchanges educational ideas, especially related to research.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,214,000
Latest Expenditure
£22,857,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £18,891,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £316,000
Other Income £7,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £22,768,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £308,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £89,000

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
£19,214,000
£22,857,000£22,768,000£21,212,000£21,212,000373 / 0
2024
£21,793,000
£25,207,000£24,892,000£25,118,000£25,130,000408 / 0
2023
£21,396,000
£24,932,000£24,240,000£24,306,000£27,597,000595 / 0
2022
£19,509,000
£21,363,000£20,667,000£13,011,000£32,471,000363 / 0
2021
£15,772,000
£18,605,000£17,950,000£9,255,000£33,026,000343 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales

What does The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales do?

The Foundation conducts research in all or any matters affecting education,widely disseminates the results of and related services educational research and collects and exchanges educational ideas, especially related to research.

How much income did The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales report in 2025?

The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales reported total income of £19.21m and reported expenditure of £22.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales registered as a charity?

The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1965 as charity number 313392. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales?

The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is LORNA COCKING BA DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales operate?

The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales operates across 9 areas, including Australia, Hong Kong, Kenya and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales a registered charity?

Yes — The National Foundation For Educational Research In England And Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313392.

Details

Address
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL
THE MERE
UPTON PARK
SLOUGH
SL1 2DQ
Registration Date
3 November 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313392
Charity Number
313392

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Trustees

LORNA COCKING BA DL Chair
Andrew Murphy
DAVID MADOC-JONES
David Tidd
Donya Rose
Dr Christopher Tomlinson
Fiona Capstick
Karen Linda Kroger
Melvyn Keen
Also governs 2 other charities
Paul James
Professor Michael Donald Day
Samuel Macdonald

Also Known As

  • N F E R
  • National Foundation for Educational Research

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14 May 2026
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