Transparency

Transparency

kWe publish full details of all donations, including the name of the donor, the amount given, any contracts we sign, and a breakdown of every penny of spending. We also disclose any individual or organisation that has sponsored or commissioned our work and clearly label this on our work.

This level of transparency is essential for building public trust, ensuring our research remains credible, and ensuring that our relationships with funders are fully understood.

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Visualisations

We have interactive charts so that anyone can easily access our income sources and spending.

Income

This time-lapse shows our income over time, including the sources of income.

Spending

This time-lapse shows our spending over time, including where funding has been used.

Large Donations

Below are all of the larger donations we have received. The list includes donations of over £500 from individuals and Directors, all donations from organisations, and any project it was a part of. For all of our transparency information, our annual reports include a complete record of all donations, regardless of the amount.

Garvin Brown commissioned a paper on think tank transparency.

Dignity in Dying commissioned a paper examining the Australian system of assisted dying.

Dignity in Dying sponsored an event focused on assisted dying.

Donations from a Director.

Donations from a Director.

The True and Fair Party led by Gina Miller commissioned a paper on closing tax loopholes. The True and Fair Party is led by Gina Miller.

Andrew Dixon donated to support the establishment of our society at Aberystwyth University.

Upcycled Medical Limited commissioned stakeholder mapping the views of Members of Parliament on health and environmental policies for a sustainability campaign.

Excluded Unity Alliance commissioned a paper proposing a new scheme for individuals excluded from pandemic income support.

Donation to support our work with no restrictions on the use of the donation. This donation was originally given to Liberals for EFTA from EFTA4UK. When Liberals for EFTA merged with Centre Think Tank, this money was also donated to Centre Think Tank with permission from EFTA4UK.

Previous donors

We collaborate with donors on a range of projects, including commissioned policy papers, events, and support for our branches. Some donors contribute as individuals, while others lead or represent organisations that have financially supported our work.

Garvin Brown

Former Chairman of the Brown-Forman Corp

Garvin Brown is a retired executive and former Chairman of his family's drinks business, Brown-Forman Corp. He is also a Venture Partner at Ascension, an early-stage VC fund, and a Senior Advisor at Ispahani Advisory, advising family businesses on corporate governance.

Gina Miller

Leader and Founder of the True and Fair Party

Gina is the Leader of the True and Fair Party and was the True and Fair Party Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom and Ewell in 2024. She also co-founded the investment company SCM Direct and founded the True and Fair Campaign, which drafted text in three EU Directives to improve consumer protection and transparency. She also won two legal challenges against the UK Government in 2017 and 2019, most famously during the Brexit negotiations.

Andrew Dixon

Founder of ARC InterCapital

Andrew is the founder of ARC InterCapital and previously worked at Goldman Sachs. He is also the Founder and Chair of Fairer Share, is the founding trustee of the Woodhaven Trust and is an Enterprise Fellow at The Prince’s Trust.

Garvin Brown

Former Chairman of the Brown-Forman Corp

Garvin Brown is a retired executive and former Chairman of his family's drinks business, Brown-Forman Corp. He is also a Venture Partner at Ascension, an early-stage VC fund, and a Senior Advisor at Ispahani Advisory, advising family businesses on corporate governance.

Gina Miller

Leader and Founder of the True and Fair Party

Gina is the Leader of the True and Fair Party and was the True and Fair Party Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom and Ewell in 2024. She also co-founded the investment company SCM Direct and founded the True and Fair Campaign, which drafted text in three EU Directives to improve consumer protection and transparency. She also won two legal challenges against the UK Government in 2017 and 2019, most famously during the Brexit negotiations.

Andrew Dixon

Founder of ARC InterCapital

Andrew is the founder of ARC InterCapital and previously worked at Goldman Sachs. He is also the Founder and Chair of Fairer Share, is the founding trustee of the Woodhaven Trust and is an Enterprise Fellow at The Prince’s Trust.

Reports and Rules

Below are our annual reports and transparency guidelines. Our yearly reports outline our income, including a detailed breakdown of membership donations, expenditure, upcoming campaigns, membership numbers, and social media engagement.

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Yearly reports

These documents set out our yearly income and spending, future campaigns, membership figures, and social media engagement.
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Transparency rules

This document sets out the transparency rules we follow for all commissioned papers and events.

External transparency

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Grade A for transparency from Open Democracy

We were awarded an ‘A’ grade for transparency by OpenDemocracy as part of the “Who Funds You” initiative, the highest possible ranking.
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Open Think Tank Directory

We can be found on the Open Think Tank Directory, which lists think tanks, their income, and details about their structure.

Become a member

Joining Centre means you can be part of an organisation which is working to rebuild the centre ground of UK politics. By becoming a member, you’ll have the chance to engage with our work early, influence policy development, and connect with others who share your vision for a more centrist politics.