OpenCharities

The Institute For Research In Schools

Iris

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1164654
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 2, 2015
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
WELLCOME WOLFSON BUILDING
165 QUEEN'S GATE
LONDON
SW7 5HD

Activities

Nurture the potential and ability of young people to contribute to the scientific communityIncrease uptake of post 16 STEM coursesIncrease applications for STEM subjects at university, especially with girlsEnhance teachers? expertise and job satisfaction and so retain teachers and recruit more to the profession. Engage Universities and Industry in sustained interaction with schools

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public In General And Students In Particular, In Such Ways As The Charity Trustees Think Fit, Including By:1. Promoting And Facilitating Research, Problem-Solving And Enquiry In Science,engineering, Humanities And The Arts;2. Establishing And Developing Student-Led Projects And Innovative Initiatives;3. Supporting Students And Teachers With Research Projects And Creative Initiatives; And4. Analysing The Impact Of Such Activities On Students? Academic Performance, Careeraspirations And University Destinations.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Aug. 31, 2025 £1,429,440 £1,443,292 £758,442 16
Aug. 31, 2024 £1,537,855 £1,354,656 £772,663 15
Aug. 31, 2023 £1,736,260 £1,441,152 £589,464 12
March 31, 2022 £639,735 £721,639 £294,356 11
March 31, 2021 £504,372 £531,007 £376,260 9

Trustees

Name Appointed
Timothy Peter Warren Edwards (Chair) Jan. 12, 2018
Colin Bashford Feb. 4, 2026
Dame Madeleine Julia Atkins Oct. 26, 2022
Dorota Ann Mroz Dec. 18, 2017
Humphrey William Battcock CBE Jan. 19, 2018
Rev Michael Jonathan Reiss July 26, 2019
Simon David Lebus CBE Feb. 4, 2026