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The Spectris Foundation

Advancing education in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM subjects) inparticular with the aim of increasing diversity in STEM subjects and improving representation of underprivileged students. Operating internationally in the UK, the United States, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, China, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, India and other jurisdictions in which a grant would be beneficial.

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Activities & Mission

Advancing education in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM subjects) inparticular with the aim of increasing diversity in STEM subjects and improving representation of underprivileged students. Operating internationally in the UK, the United States, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, China, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, India and other jurisdictions in which a grant would be beneficial.

Grants

The Spectris Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£784,500
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 41 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,618,292
Latest Expenditure
£1,058,349

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,204,051
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £414,241
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £988,384
Raising Funds £69,965
Governance £52,947
Grants to Institutions £784,500
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,618,292
£1,058,349£988,384£18,212,046£1,033,2412 / 54
2024
£2,381,657
£1,111,810£1,044,059£16,794,163£690,4971 / 81
2023
£493,235
£1,029,4700 / 15
2022
£15,312,006
£749,540£693,723£13,775,714£618,2831 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Spectris Foundation

What does The Spectris Foundation do?

Advancing education in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM subjects) inparticular with the aim of increasing diversity in STEM subjects and improving representation of underprivileged students. Operating internationally in the UK, the United States, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, China, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, India and other jurisdictions in which a grant would be beneficial.

How much income did The Spectris Foundation report in 2025?

The Spectris Foundation reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Spectris Foundation registered as a charity?

The Spectris Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2021 as charity number 1195233. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Spectris Foundation?

The Spectris Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew James Heath. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Spectris Foundation operate?

The Spectris Foundation operates across 41 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 38 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Spectris Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Spectris Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195233.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 July 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5176576
Charity Number
1195233

Trustees

Andrew James Heath Chair
Amit Agarwal
Angela Margaret Noon
Ben Bryson
Karen Usher
Laura Hughes-Onslow
Leke Oluwole

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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