Campaign for Science and Engineering
Analysis
Campaign for Science and Engineering is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 10 Northampton Square. It was registered in May 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07807252). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Campaign for Science and Engineering reported income of £3.1m and spending of £1.2m, leaving 61% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £381k to £3.1m (+708%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 280%. Over the whole period it spent 56% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Campaign for Science and Engineering sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust (£3.1m), Laidlaw Opera Trust (£3.1m) and Children's Discovery Centre East London (£3.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £98k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 100%
In the charity's own words
Our mission is to raise the political profile of science and engineering. We passionately believe in the importance of scientific and technological education and development, and the vital need for the funding of this research by Government and industry. The strength of our policy advocacy is due to our political networks, independent analysis, broad membership, and responsiveness.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust | London | £3.1m |
| Laidlaw Opera Trust | London | £3.1m |
| Children's Discovery Centre East London | London | £3.1m |
| Open College of the Arts | Barnsley | £3.1m |