CPRN is independent. It is a non-profit organization with charitable status. This diversity ensures that no single voice dominates the research. The Board of Directors ensures good stewardship of these resources. CPRN is cost effective.
Projects are ambitious in their scope, but costs and risks are spread across a number of funders.
Overheads are minimized and start up times are limited by attracting expertise from universities, think tanks, and other organizations. Dozens of people volunteer their time to participate in the governance and the research process. CPRN is currently operating Three Networks - on Family, Work, and Health, as well as special corporate projects.