Current Situation
Separate the confirmed UKRI decision, the University's response and the outcomes that remain unresolved.
ExploreFunding · Evidence and context
How Jodrell Bank is funded
An overview of the distinct funding functions at Jodrell Bank and the confirmed scope of the 2026 e-MERLIN decision.
Jodrell Bank contains research facilities, public-engagement and heritage activity, and the headquarters of an independent international organisation. These functions do not all depend on one interchangeable funding stream.
Last reviewed
Explore the funding picture
Start with the current situation for the latest confirmed position, or use the explainer, timeline and FAQ for focused context.
Funding Explained
Understand operating, research, capital, heritage and visitor funding, and why their purposes differ.
ExploreTimeline
Place the First Light capital project, the 9 July 2026 decision and the stated March 2028 endpoint in order.
ExploreFAQ
Find brief answers to common funding questions, with links to the canonical explanation for each topic.
Explore