Since 1990 mediation has saved UK industry approximately £6.3bn, according to a survey of 351 mediators conducted by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). In the last 12 months 3,700 mediations occurred – a 33% increase from the CEDR's audit in 2005. The survey also found 13% of experienced mediators, each undertaking 50-100 cases a year, are earning £282,000 or more, up from £177,000 in 2005. The findings represent the first time CEDR has been able to publish data on the overall impact of commercial mediation.