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Ecfr

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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Ecfr

ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Ecfr with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 90% of the 828 science & technology charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Ecfr draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical science & technology charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email (present for 88% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ecfr is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Ecfr's registered charity number is 1143536. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Ecfr has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ecfr is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ecfr has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ecfr is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £7M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ecfr. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ecfr is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 94%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process. Ecfr is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Ecfr is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Ecfr in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Ecfr directly through its donation page (https://ecfr.eu/article/beefing-up-partnerships-how-the-eu-and-australia-can-give-their-trade-deal-strategic-heft/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Ecfr are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ecfr is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Ecfr was first registered in 2011, making it approximately 15 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ECFR is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Adam T••••• L•••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Two ECFR members honored for saving a boy from drowning - WKRG
Jul 2026
www.wkrg.com
Nigeria in Focus at the ECFR Berlin Roundtable - Realnews Magazine
Jul 2026
realnewsmagazine.net
ECFR: Majority of UK Voters Now Support Closer EU Relationship After Brexit Fallout - Novinite.com
Jun 2026
www.novinite.com
Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll - Reuters
Jun 2026
www.reuters.com
Most Britons disappointed with Brexit, ECFR poll shows - vijesti.me
Jun 2026
en.vijesti.me
Europe’s Role in the New Global Disorder: High-Level ECFR Strategic Debate in Vienna - BMEIA - Außenministerium Österrei
Jun 2026
www.bmeia.gv.at
ECFR: More than half of Hungarians reluctant to quit Russian energy - Telex
May 2026
telex.hu
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is Offering an Internship Opportunity in Programme Advocacy & Coordinat
Apr 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) held a meeting at the Embassy to analyse the world's geopolitical situa
Apr 2026
www.exteriores.gob.es
Form filed
£7.4M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£6.6M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£5.7M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.6M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£5.0M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Science & Technology this charity 1,005
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ecfr

What is Ecfr?
Ecfr is a science & technology charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.
When was Ecfr founded?
Ecfr was founded in 2011.
Where is Ecfr located?
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What is Ecfr's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ecfr trustworthy?
Ecfr has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ecfr's website?
https://WWW.ECFR.EU
Are donations to Ecfr tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.