Activities

As described by the charity on the register

The Trust's principal activity during the year was the advancement of scientific knowledge, education and science in accordance with its charitable objectives.

Latest income

£13.1m

Expenditure

£26.9m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2020-10-31 £9.3m £12.0m
2021-10-31 £12.1m £10.7m
2022-10-31 £11.8m £12.0m
2023-10-31 £11.6m £14.2m
2025-03-31 £13.1m £26.9m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £682k
Charitable activities £8.3m
Trading £3.8m
Investment income £108k
Total income £13.1m

Spending

Charitable spend £23.9m
Raising funds £3.0m
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £28k
Total expenditure £26.9m

Balance sheet

Reserves £3.1m
Total funds £3.9m
— restricted £394k
— unrestricted £3.1m
— endowment £408k
Total assets £3.9m
Cash £190k

People

Employees 190

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Animals
  • Environment/conservation/heritage
  • Recreation

Who it helps

  • Children/young People
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.