Science Projects

To educate the public generally in respect of science and technology in all its branches and in particular to promote those objects by assembling and putting on interactive exhibitions of every kind.

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Activities & Mission

To educate the public generally in respect of science and technology in all its branches and in particular to promote those objects by assembling and putting on interactive exhibitions of every kind.

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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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,234,081

Latest Expenditure

£1,497,908

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 126). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 71% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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

Donations & Legacies £9,609

Charitable Activities £1,218,403

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,069

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,477,749

Raising Funds £20,159

Governance £83,814

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	£1,234,081	£1,497,908	£1,477,749	£463,081	£455,857	40 / 0
2024	£1,275,129	£1,370,551	£1,346,226	£726,908	£726,908	38 / 6
2023	£1,217,038	£1,337,559	£1,334,702	£822,330	£749,484	35 / 0
2022	£1,091,347	£1,339,610	£1,337,769	£942,851	£939,268	37 / 0
2021	£1,117,493	£1,350,796	£1,350,617	£1,191,114	£1,173,408	30 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Science Projects

What does Science Projects do?

To educate the public generally in respect of science and technology in all its branches and in particular to promote those objects by assembling and putting on interactive exhibitions of every kind.

How much income did Science Projects report in 2025?

Science Projects reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Science Projects?

Science Projects has a program ratio of 119.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 126 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Science Projects registered as a charity?

Science Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1988 as charity number 298542. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Science Projects?

Science Projects is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Science Projects operate?

Science Projects operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Science Projects a registered charity?

Yes — Science Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298542.