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The Making Place

The Making Place specialises in running hands on science activities, exploring scientific principles through design. Children and adults alike experience science through practical hands-on, brains on learning. Participants are encouraged to work with scientific or technological ideas to design and make a product to take away. This includes workshops in schools, outreach and advice to others.

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Activities & Mission

The Making Place specialises in running hands on science activities, exploring scientific principles through design. Children and adults alike experience science through practical hands-on, brains on learning. Participants are encouraged to work with scientific or technological ideas to design and make a product to take away. This includes workshops in schools, outreach and advice to others.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£794
Latest Expenditure
£1,159

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 146.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 146.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2016.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2016
£10,422
£4,2020 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Making Place

What does The Making Place do?

The Making Place specialises in running hands on science activities, exploring scientific principles through design. Children and adults alike experience science through practical hands-on, brains on learning. Participants are encouraged to work with scientific or technological ideas to design and make a product to take away. This includes workshops in schools, outreach and advice to others.

How much income did The Making Place report in 2016?

The Making Place reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2016, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Making Place registered as a charity?

The Making Place was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2000 as charity number 1079914. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Making Place?

The Making Place is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Making Place operate?

The Making Place operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Making Place a registered charity?

Yes — The Making Place is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079914.

Details

Address
HAZEL COTTAGE
GOTWICK MANOR
HAMMERWOOD
EAST GRINSTEAD
RH19 3PY
Registration Date
20 March 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3969440
Charity Number
1079914

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Trustees

Dmitri Gour
Edward Tetbury
Kim Rickwood
Sakorn Samorn
TERRIE LOCHWOOD

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