HLI conducts research on global problems such as mental health and pain and seeks out cost-effective interventions for alleviating these problems. Its analysis draws on previous academic work in psychology and economics, as well as its own research into the nature and measurement of well-being.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.happierlivesinstitute.org

Address:
N/A

Country:
United Kingdom

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Low-income countries
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2019
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Michael Plant
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr Michael Plant
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Peter Brietbart
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
Happier Lives Institute
7
United Kingdom average
25
Global average
78
2022
Happier Lives Institute
5
2021
Happier Lives Institute
5
% Female staff
2024
Happier Lives Institute
29%
United Kingdom average
54%
Global average
58%
2022
Happier Lives Institute
20%
2021
Happier Lives Institute
20%
Age (years)
Happier Lives Institute
7
United Kingdom average
37
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2024
Happier Lives Institute
0%
United Kingdom average
58%
Global average
52%
2022
Happier Lives Institute
0%
2021
Happier Lives Institute
0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Happier Lives Institute
12
United Kingdom average
41
Global average
57
2023
Happier Lives Institute
10
2021
Happier Lives Institute
6
Financials
2021
Happier Lives Institute
$250,000
United Kingdom average
$6,638,445
Global average
$4,713,576
2020
Happier Lives Institute
$250,000

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Happier Lives Institute
740
United Kingdom average
40,732
Global average
26,982
Likes (2022)
Happier Lives Institute
640
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Happier Lives Institute
1,782
United Kingdom average
28,566
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Happier Lives Institute
1,825
Followers (2022)
Happier Lives Institute
1,104
Subscribers (2025)
Happier Lives Institute
57
United Kingdom average
11,210
Global average
7,405
Subscribers (2024)
Happier Lives Institute
49
Subscribers (2023)
Happier Lives Institute
35
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Happier Lives Institute
96
United Kingdom average
2,403
Global average
18,493
Followers (2025)
Happier Lives Institute
2,000
United Kingdom average
15,432
Global average
15,800
Followers (2024)
Happier Lives Institute
2,000
Followers (2022)
Happier Lives Institute
605

Data notes

Last updated: 10/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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