Income generated through its work is used to support the teaching and learning of mathematics.
MEI was founded in 1963 with a grant from the Schools & Industry Committee of the Mathematical Association.
Although independent, MEI works in partnership with many organisations, including the UK Government.
MEI is a registered charity[1] with a board of directors and a small professional staff.
[2] MEI organises an annual online competition called Ritangle[6] for teams of students of A level Mathematics, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish Highers.