# THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1164654
- **Other names:** IRIS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 2, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1164654


## Contact

- **Address:** WELLCOME WOLFSON BUILDING, 165 QUEEN'S GATE, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW7 5HD
- **Phone:** 0203 916 5474
- **Email:** info@researchinschools.org
- **Website:** http://www.researchinschools.org/



## Activities

**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.

**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




## 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

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £1429440 | £1443292 | £758442 | 16 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £1537855 | £1354656 | £772663 | 15 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £1736260 | £1441152 | £589464 | 12 |
| March 31, 2022 | £639735 | £721639 | £294356 | 11 |
| March 31, 2021 | £504372 | £531007 | £376260 | 9 |



## Trustees

- **TIMOTHY PETER WARREN EDWARDS** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 12, 2018
- Colin Bashford — appointed Feb. 4, 2026
- Dame Madeleine Julia Atkins — appointed Oct. 26, 2022
- Dorota Ann Mroz — appointed Dec. 18, 2017
- Humphrey William Battcock CBE — appointed Jan. 19, 2018
- Rev Michael Jonathan Reiss — appointed July 26, 2019
- Simon David Lebus CBE — appointed Feb. 4, 2026