| Formation | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Think tank |
| Headquarters | 2 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AA |
| Location | |
Director | Hannah White |
| Website | www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk |
The Institute for Government (IfG[1]) is a British independent think tank which aims to improve government effectiveness through research and analysis. Based at 2 Carlton Gardens in central London and founded as a charity in 2008,[2] it was initially funded with approximately £15 million by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, at the instigation of Lord Sainsbury.[3]
In 2019, the Institute was named Think Tank of the Year in Prospect's annual awards. In 2022, it was named Political Communicator of the Year by the Political Studies Association.[4]
- ^ "About us – IfG in the News". Institute for Government. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Institute for Government, registered charity no. 1123926". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester (18 July 2009). "Lord Sainsbury turns back on Labour to help David Cameron win power". The Times. London. Retrieved 9 October 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "The PSA Announces Its Academic Prize Winners for 2021-22 | The Political Studies Association (PSA)". The PSA Announces Its Academic Prize Winners for 2021-22 | The Political Studies Association (PSA). Retrieved 2 February 2023.