# The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 263091 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/263091)
- Website: https://www.irr.org.uk
- Latest income: £200; spending £55.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/institute-of-race-relations-research-and-development-trust

Supports the research and development work of The Institute of race Relations

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £200 | £55.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £318 | £438 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £279 | £426 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £239 | £408 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £200 | £372 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes connected with the Institute of Race Relations and within the terms of the objects of association of the instiute from time to time in force; such other charitable purposes or charitable foundations either in Great Britain or elsewhere in the world whether or not connected with the Institute as the trustees determine.

## What it funds

The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust reported income of £200 and spending of £55.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £57.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (irr.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £55.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.4k a year.

### How large is The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust?

In its latest reported year The Institute of Race Relations Research and Development Trust reported income of £200 and spending of £55.5k.


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