# Politics and Economics Research Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1121849 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1121849)
- Company number: 05982645
- Website: https://www.pert.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,721; spending £17.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Taxpayers Alliance Research Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/politics-and-economics-research-trust

To advance the education of the public and in particular to promote for the public benefit research into matters of public taxation, public policy, applied economics and political science and to disseminate the useful results thereof.

## 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 | £1,721 | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17k | £28.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £36.8k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,540 | £48.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,751 | £36.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public and in particular to promote for the public benefit Research into matters of public taxation, public policy, applied Economics and political science and to disseminate the useful results thereof.'public taxation' means the economic and social implications of government taxation policy, in particular in relation to the performance and management of the economy, and the impact of taxation on the private sector and individuals.'public policy' means the economic and social implications of government policy and the operation of markets, in particular in relation to the performance and management of the economy, the provision of public services and the structure and size of national and local government, both in the United Kingdom and abroad.'applied Economics' means the application of economic analysis to specific issues in the public sector.'political science' means the theory and practice of Politics and political behaviour and the description and analysis of political systems and how alternative models could be used to improve the effectiveness of government.

## What it funds

Politics and Economics Research Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Politics and Economics Research Trust reported income of £1,721 and spending of £17.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £153k 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 Politics and Economics Research Trust in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (pert.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 Politics and Economics Research Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Politics and Economics Research Trust fund?

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

### Does Politics and Economics Research Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Politics and Economics Research Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Politics and Economics Research Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Politics and Economics Research 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 £17.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £30.6k a year.

### How large is Politics and Economics Research Trust?

In its latest reported year Politics and Economics Research Trust reported income of £1,721 and spending of £17.8k.


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