--- title: "The Institute for Policy Research — check charity number 285143 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Institute for Policy Research a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285143. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Broadstairs. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-institute-for-policy-research retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:59:18.477Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Institute for Policy Research is a registered charity (number 285143) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £201,302 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Institute for Policy Research? Registered charity number 285143 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Broadstairs Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £201,302 ## What does The Institute for Policy Research do? Funding research studies, conferences and seminars which promote the education of the public concerning major social science, management studies and economic policy issues. ## What causes is The Institute for Policy Research registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institute for Policy Research yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Institute for Policy Research is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-institute-for-policy-research&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Institute for Policy Research a legitimate charity? Yes. The Institute for Policy Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285143) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Institute for Policy Research's charity number? The Institute for Policy Research's charity number is 285143. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285143? Search 285143 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Institute for Policy Research do? Funding research studies, conferences and seminars which promote the education of the public concerning major social science, management studies and economic policy issues. Does The Institute for Policy Research have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Institute for Policy Research. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Institute for Policy Research? The Institute for Policy Research does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/285143).