2026 Budget: Revenues on the Rise and Continuity of Activities at the Istituto degli Innocenti

The Istituto degli Innocenti’s 2026 preliminary budget, approved by the Board of Directors on 29 December, shows overall positive revenue growth, confirming the stability of its institutional activities, services for children and families, and collaborations at national, regional, and local levels.

Revenues from sales and services are expected to rise by around 6% compared to the 2025 adjusted budget, an increase of approximately €740,000. This reflects the consolidation of key projects and the ongoing continuity of the Institute’s historic activities in spite of a complex context.

The relationship with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Family Policies remains central, ensuring resources for the management of the National for Documentation and Analysis Centre for Childhood and Adolescence, as well as for activities connected to Law no. 285 of 1997. The collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies is also confirmed as strategic, strengthened by multi-annual agreements on technical assistance to social policies, national programmes and methodological support activities.

One of the main clients is the Tuscany Region, with the activities of the Regional Documentation Centre for Childhood and Adolescence under Regional Law no. 31 of 2000.

In addition to scientific activities, the continuity of orders related to services for children and families is of particular importance. These include early childhood education services, childcare facilities, the management of protected conferences and the activities of the recently established Florence Family Centre. The services sector as a whole has grown, generating revenues exceeding €3 million and confirming itself as a key asset for the Institute.

The budget also highlights the increasing importance of other “autonomous” revenues, related to the management of the real estate portfolio, the activities of the Museo degli Innocenti, and fundraising, which account for approximately 15% of the Institute’s core revenues.

The multi-year nature of the main contractual relationships allows for medium-term strategic planning. At the same time, the reduction in State aid introduced by the 2024 Budget Law and the expiration of some Agreements in 2026 make it strategic to maintain an open approach toward new clients and new areas of activity, in line with economic sustainability and the ongoing commitment of the Institute to support children and adolescents.