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Institute Of Imagination

Also known as: Eureka the London Children's Museum, The London Children's Museum, Amuseum, Lcm, The Children's Museum for Londonand the Children's Museum

The Institute of Imagination works to advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of the arts, sciences and digital technologies by offering learning programmes to young people across the UK and internationally

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Activities & Mission

The Institute of Imagination works to advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of the arts, sciences and digital technologies by offering learning programmes to young people across the UK and internationally

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£512,281
Latest Expenditure
£527,684

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £477,002
Charitable Activities £9,750
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,087
Other Income £22,442

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £419,653
Raising Funds £108,031
Governance £12,349
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£512,281
£527,684£419,653£99,951£64,5755 / 54
2024
£572,531
£638,069£473,531£115,346£65,34612 / 50
2023
£604,639
£863,672£653,105£180,892£180,89215 / 10
2022
£826,425
£873,573£666,737£439,925£310,13012 / 12
2021
£1,511,191
£926,612£775,506£487,073£435,41411 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute Of Imagination

What does Institute Of Imagination do?

The Institute of Imagination works to advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of the arts, sciences and digital technologies by offering learning programmes to young people across the UK and internationally

How much income did Institute Of Imagination report in 2025?

Institute Of Imagination reported total income of £512k and reported expenditure of £528k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Institute Of Imagination registered as a charity?

Institute Of Imagination was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2005 as charity number 1109276. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Institute Of Imagination?

Institute Of Imagination is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is BASIL JAMES DEMEROUTIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute Of Imagination operate?

Institute Of Imagination operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Institute Of Imagination a registered charity?

Yes — Institute Of Imagination is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109276.

Details

Address
School 360
5 Sugar House Lane
LONDON
E15 2QS
Registration Date
29 April 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4011574
Charity Number
1109276

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Trustees

BASIL JAMES DEMEROUTIS Chair
Bethany Koby-Hirschmann
Charles Michael Metcalfe
CLAIRE TAVERNIER
Also governs 2 other charities
DIANA ELIZABETH ANNE UEHLEIN
MICHELLE DORION
Simon Sotomey
Also governs 1 other charity
Tracey Gilbert

Also Known As

  • Eureka the London Children's Museum
  • The London Children's Museum
  • Amuseum
  • Lcm
  • The Children's Museum for Londonand the Children's Museum

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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