National Space Centre
Also known as: National Space Science Centre
OPERATION OF A VISITOR ATTRACTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RELATION TO SPACE.PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
Activities & Mission
OPERATION OF A VISITOR ATTRACTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RELATION TO SPACE.PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,915,636 | £9,771,687 | £7,173,832 | £27,306,350 | £5,956,964 | 193 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,682,243 | £9,312,909 | £6,720,138 | £28,162,401 | £6,087,679 | 190 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,214,088 | £7,468,877 | £5,311,790 | £28,793,067 | £6,053,314 | 174 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,289,922 | £5,725,908 | £4,486,037 | £24,689,508 | £2,661,216 | 148 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,415,009 | £5,978,866 | £5,083,034 | £24,125,494 | £2,613,745 | 189 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Space Centre
What does National Space Centre do?
OPERATION OF A VISITOR ATTRACTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RELATION TO SPACE.PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
How much income did National Space Centre report in 2024?
National Space Centre reported total income of £8.92m and reported expenditure of £9.77m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Space Centre?
National Space Centre has a program ratio of 80.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Space Centre registered as a charity?
National Space Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2000 as charity number 1078832. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs National Space Centre?
National Space Centre is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart David Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Space Centre operate?
National Space Centre operates across 5 areas, including Northern Ireland, Norway, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is National Space Centre a registered charity?
Yes — National Space Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078832.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Space Science Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated