01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC003790
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 20
- Postcode
- EH7 4GH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Edinburgh Science is a globally recognised science engagement organisation that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds through hands-on, immersive experiences. Our mission is to increase science capital, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while fostering a more informed, equitable, and sustainable society. We deliver our work through four core strands: • Public Engagement – including the Edinburgh Science Festival and city-wide events. • School Engagement – through Generation Science, our nationwide touring programme for primary schools. • Industry and Careers – inspiring the next generation through Careers Hive and industry engagement. • Community Outreach – working with marginalised and underserved groups to break down barriers to science access.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
3.1 The Foundation's objects are:- (a) To advance the education of the public in the subjects of science and technology, to promote an understanding of such subjects and to promote an understanding of how such subjects relate to Society at large. (b) to develop programmes and events in relation to different aspects of science and technology in order to help satisfy the educational needs of young people. (c) to encourage research, co-operation and collaboration among members of the scientific community and between that community and other sections of society. (d) to organise and assist in the organisation of and to promote festivals, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, seminars and other events in connection with the promotion and advancement of science and technology. (e) to promote and encourage the advancement of science and technology in all its various aspects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £2,985,605 | £3,194,539 | 20 | 20 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £2,184,576 | £2,769,212 | 20 | 29 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £2,465,339 | £2,853,954 | 20 | 30 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £3,286,296 | £2,550,219 | 20 | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £2,019,673 | £1,711,687 | 20 | 9 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 20 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.sciencefestival.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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