Wonderseekers
Also known as: Intech, The Hampshire Technology Centre Trust Ltd, Winchester Science Centre
Winchester Science Centre is an educational charity with a mission to build science capital for all, particularly children. Through the Science Centre (home to the UK's largest standalone planetarium) and an extensive schools, industry and community outreach/volunteer programme the charity works to spark curiosity and widen access and participation in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Activities & Mission
Winchester Science Centre is an educational charity with a mission to build science capital for all, particularly children. Through the Science Centre (home to the UK's largest standalone planetarium) and an extensive schools, industry and community outreach/volunteer programme the charity works to spark curiosity and widen access and participation in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% 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
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Explora Science (organisation 5036395)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,682,657 | £3,874,576 | £2,623,357 | £3,416,991 | £217,818 | 88 / 5 |
| 2024 | £3,767,000 | £3,320,000 | £2,179,000 | £3,609,000 | £478,000 | 101 / 5 |
| 2023 | £3,521,000 | £3,370,000 | £2,398,000 | £3,162,000 | £521,000 | 50 / 1796 |
| 2022 | £3,630,000 | £2,869,000 | £2,113,000 | £3,011,000 | £737,000 | 42 / 760 |
| 2021 | £1,488,000 | £1,849,000 | £1,591,000 | £2,250,000 | £0 | 56 / 3060 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wonderseekers
What does Wonderseekers do?
Winchester Science Centre is an educational charity with a mission to build science capital for all, particularly children. Through the Science Centre (home to the UK's largest standalone planetarium) and an extensive schools, industry and community outreach/volunteer programme the charity works to spark curiosity and widen access and participation in science, technology, engineering and maths.
How much income did Wonderseekers report in 2025?
Wonderseekers reported total income of £3.68m and reported expenditure of £3.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wonderseekers?
Wonderseekers has a program ratio of 71.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wonderseekers registered as a charity?
Wonderseekers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1986 as charity number 294582. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Wonderseekers?
Wonderseekers is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Janet Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wonderseekers operate?
Wonderseekers operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wonderseekers a registered charity?
Yes — Wonderseekers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294582.
Details
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 1HZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Intech
- The Hampshire Technology Centre Trust Ltd
- Winchester Science Centre
- Winchester Science Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated