science media centre

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Science Media Centre is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ACCURATE, EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN THE MEDIA, PARTICULARLY ON CONTROVERSIAL NEWS STORIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING WITH SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, SUPPORTING THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA; WORKING WITH JOURNALISTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENCE; SUPPORTING PRESS OFFICERS WORKING ON DIFFICULT SCIENCE NEWS STORIES

Fundraising

See where Science Media Centre is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£784,201

Latest Expenditure

£796,398

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £751,749

Charitable Activities £21,500

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,952

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £747,802

Raising Funds £48,596

Governance £6,238

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£784,201	£796,398	£747,802	£867,354	£867,354	11 / 0
2023	£752,419	£730,918	£684,053	£858,867	£858,867	10 / 0
2022	£682,047	£661,360	£618,802	£839,100	£839,100	10 / 0
2021	£722,170	£595,209	£565,582	£808,179	£808,179	10 / 0
2020	£584,908	£545,114	£510,024	£660,224	£664,770	8 / 0