Space Science and Engineering Foundation
Analysis
Space Science and Engineering Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Space Science and Engineering Foundation reported income of £308k and spending of £295k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £100k to £308k (+207%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 277%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Space Science and Engineering Foundation sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lord Bamford Foundation (£307k), Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's) (£308k) and Southgate District Scout Council (£307k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To use the inspirational context of space and the environment to run challenges for young people to experience how business operates and how STEM contributes to successful businesses.This will be done by organising and running events that simulate professional or industry-style thinking, work and/or collaborative effort, across any disciplines, in any geographical region. Supported by fundraising
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord Bamford Foundation | Uttoxeter | £307k |
| Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's) | Shropshire0 | £308k |
| Southgate District Scout Council | London | £307k |
| Way Widowed and Young | Stowe Street | £308k |