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Techniquest

Techniquest's aim is to promote the advancement of education and improve the public perception of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by establishing permanent and temporary interactive exhibitions across Wales, together with supporting educational programmes and a series of outreach programmes for those unable to visit a permanent exhibition.

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Activities & Mission

Techniquest's aim is to promote the advancement of education and improve the public perception of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by establishing permanent and temporary interactive exhibitions across Wales, together with supporting educational programmes and a series of outreach programmes for those unable to visit a permanent exhibition.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,037,816
Latest Expenditure
£2,818,086

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £171,668
Charitable Activities £509,930
Other Trading £2,309,207
Investments £0
Other Income £47,011

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,411,003
Raising Funds £407,083
Governance £15,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,037,816
£2,818,086£2,411,003£6,097,772£1,129,18547 / 0
2024
£2,465,039
£2,734,892£2,511,451£5,878,042£1,037,43743 / 0
2023
£2,164,863
£2,270,980£2,123,778£6,147,895£1,128,29234 / 0
2022
£1,795,420
£2,107,903£2,034,221£6,254,012£959,62133 / 0
2021
£1,396,801
£1,702,338£1,689,892£6,566,495£1,014,57637 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Techniquest

What does Techniquest do?

Techniquest's aim is to promote the advancement of education and improve the public perception of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by establishing permanent and temporary interactive exhibitions across Wales, together with supporting educational programmes and a series of outreach programmes for those unable to visit a permanent exhibition.

How much income did Techniquest report in 2025?

Techniquest reported total income of £3.04m and reported expenditure of £2.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Techniquest?

Techniquest has a program ratio of 79.4%, 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 Techniquest registered as a charity?

Techniquest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1986 as charity number 517722. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Techniquest?

Techniquest is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Techniquest operate?

Techniquest operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Techniquest a registered charity?

Yes — Techniquest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517722.

Details

Address
STUART STREET
CARDIFF
CF10 5BW
Registration Date
4 August 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517722
Charity Number
517722

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Trustees

Amanna Giles
Daniel O'Toole
Dr Rebecca Simmonds-Cavanagh
Eira Janice Lane
Also governs 2 other charities
Gerald Stacey
Kelsey Lauren Barcenilla
Mark David James Rhys-Jones
Phillip Pugh
Rita Singh
Sharmakeh Aman

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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