We The Curious Limited

Also known as: At Bristol Limited, Bristol 2000 Limited

Operation of hands-on interactive Science Centre for family and school visitors

Activities & Mission

Operation of hands-on interactive Science Centre for family and school visitors

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

£7,030,000

Latest Expenditure

£9,600,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 53.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £132,000

Charitable Activities £2,003,000

Other Trading £3,423,000

Investments £717,000

Other Income £755,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,134,182

Raising Funds £87,818

Governance £89,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £4,378,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£7,030,000	£9,600,000	£5,134,182	£35,352,000	£1,500,000	132 / 63
2024	£16,005,000	£14,436,000	£4,269,000	£48,242,000	£1,500,000	116 / 6
2023	£5,848,000	£6,468,000	£3,415,000	£46,673,000	£1,500,000	116 / 6
2022	£5,304,000	£5,274,000	£3,247,000	£47,293,000	£1,500,000	117 / 50
2021	£3,070,000	£4,367,000	£3,334,000	£47,263,000	£745,000	135 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about We The Curious Limited

What does We The Curious Limited do?

Operation of hands-on interactive Science Centre for family and school visitors

How much income did We The Curious Limited report in 2025?

We The Curious Limited reported total income of £7.03m and reported expenditure of £9.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is We The Curious Limited?

We The Curious Limited has a program ratio of 73.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was We The Curious Limited registered as a charity?

We The Curious Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1995 as charity number 1049954. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs We The Curious Limited?

We The Curious Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does We The Curious Limited operate?

We The Curious Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is We The Curious Limited a registered charity?

Yes — We The Curious Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049954.