Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited
Also known as: Halton Chemical Industry Museum Trust Limited, Catalyst: Science Discovery Centre
Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Activities & Mission
Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 131). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £860,799 | £905,730 | £799,819 | £826,076 | £141,401 | 30 / 20 |
| 2024 | £606,234 | £739,243 | £646,671 | £871,007 | £262,868 | 34 / 24 |
| 2023 | £570,964 | £711,270 | £616,733 | £1,004,016 | £232,452 | 25 / 23 |
| 2022 | £529,563 | £604,610 | £563,490 | £1,144,320 | £295,389 | 20 / 18 |
| 2021 | £614,276 | £464,868 | £440,563 | £1,219,367 | £51,099 | 18 / 21 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited
What does Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited do?
Science Discovery Centre and Museum
How much income did Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited report in 2025?
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £861k and reported expenditure of £906k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited?
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 131 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1987 as charity number 518850. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited?
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is HUGH GORDON DOWDING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited operate?
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited operates in Halton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518850.
Details
Trust
Catalyst Museum
Mersey Road
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WA8 0DF
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Halton Chemical Industry Museum Trust Limited
- Catalyst: Science Discovery Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated