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space science and engineering foundation

The charity supports children and young people. Space Science And Engineering Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by acting as an umbrella or resource body. 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

The Space Science and Engineering Foundation (SSEF) runs the UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC) and the Galactic Challenge (GC) ; both are engineering industry simulations, with the UKSDC aimed at students in Years 10 -13, and the GC for those in Years 5 - 9. Students design a futuristic space settlement, and combine imagination, STEM learning and business acumen, to be an 'Engineer for the day'.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£313,821
Latest Expenditure
£332,102

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£313,821£332,1020 / 300
2023£332,093£328,5950 / 300
2022£377,316£214,1390 / 300
2021£100,111£95,9270 / 300
2020£125,770£93,0510 / 342

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers