Invisible Dust

Invisible Dust works with leading artists and scientists to produce unique and exciting works of contemporary art and new scientific ideas exploring our environment and climate change.

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Activities & Mission

Invisible Dust works with leading artists and scientists to produce unique and exciting works of contemporary art and new scientific ideas exploring our environment and climate change.

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£393,351

Latest Expenditure

£445,654

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £629,629

Charitable Activities £104,176

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £502,767

Raising Funds £2,773

Governance £2,203

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£393,351	£445,654				0 / 3
2024	£454,422	£383,191				0 / 0
2023	£424,475	£383,015				0 / 0
2022	£480,591	£624,419				0 / 0
2021	£733,805	£505,540	£502,767	£247,582	£81,122	1 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Invisible Dust

What does Invisible Dust do?

Invisible Dust works with leading artists and scientists to produce unique and exciting works of contemporary art and new scientific ideas exploring our environment and climate change.

How much income did Invisible Dust report in 2025?

Invisible Dust reported total income of £393k and reported expenditure of £446k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Invisible Dust?

Invisible Dust has a program ratio of 68.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Invisible Dust registered as a charity?

Invisible Dust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2017 as charity number 1171156. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Invisible Dust?

Invisible Dust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Invisible Dust operate?

Invisible Dust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Invisible Dust a registered charity?

Yes — Invisible Dust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171156.