TaxWatch was established in 2018 to shine a light on how the UK tax system is functioning, and how it’s abused. We are an investigative think-tank dedicated to compliance and sound administration of the law in the field of taxation.
We publish in-depth investigations looking at how the tax system is working on the ground. We believe that better public understanding of tax issues encourages higher standards of tax conduct. Our staff and advisors include journalists, financial investigators, lawyers and tax professionals.
We are a registered UK charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Funding
TaxWatch is funded by private individuals and foundations. We publish the names of all donors who have donated more than £1,000.
Seed funding for TaxWatch was provided by Julian Richer, who continues to fund our work generously along with other donors and foundations.
TaxWatch has put in place policies and procedures to ensure that any funding we receive does not impact on the integrity and editorial independence of the organisation. You can read our fundraising policy here.
Recruitment
We are currently looking for a curious, collaborative and experienced Investigative Researcher to join our team.
Further details about the role, and how to apply, are here. The deadline for applications is Monday 14 July 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).
If you have any questions about the role or TaxWatch’s work, please contact us.
Current and past donors
Julian Richer
James Timpson
Joseph Schull
Annual Reports
Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy is available here.
Editorial policy and complaints
TaxWatch is a responsible publisher.
Our aim is to provide research which helps the public and policy makers better understand the world of tax, tax avoidance, and tax evasion. We seek to present our research in a neutral and balanced way, grounding our reports in an analysis of the facts.
All of our output is vetted by an editorial committee made up of senior journalists and academics.
If you would like to contact the chair of our editorial committee, you can do so here: editorial@taxwatchuk.org
Armed Forces Covenant
We are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. This initiative commends employers who actively support the Armed Forces community in their workplace and encourages others to follow their lead.
Good Business Charter
In May 2021 we received Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation in recognition of TaxWatch’s commitment to responsible business practices.
The GBC is an independent not-for-profit organisation and is a simple, effective way to measure how a company is behaving.