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Nesta

Registered charity 1144091, on the register since 30 September 2011. The 272nd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

The UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society's biggest problems, changing millions of lives for the better. We will focus our energy and resources on three innovation missions: a fairer start for every child; a healthy life for all, and a sustainable future where the economy works better for people and the planet.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageGeneral Charitable PurposesOther Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.