01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC010349
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 11
- Postcode
- AB24 3UT
OSCR note: Former name Techfest-Setpoint to Techfest
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
TechFest is set up to inspire young people and the wider community to engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We aim to make STEM enjoyable, accessible and relevant, helping people build knowledge, confidence and skills while raising awareness of education and career opportunities. We achieve this by delivering interactive workshops, festivals, school programmes, community activities and public events. We work in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, businesses and other organisations, drawing on industry expertise to provide engaging, real-world learning experiences. Through these activities, we help more people understand how STEM shapes everyday life and encourage them to explore its opportunities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The object for which the Company is established is for the advancement of education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for charitable purposes.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £419,435 | £508,643 | 11 | 10 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £364,406 | £488,317 | 11 | 12 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £430,717 | £404,019 | 11 | 20 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £421,541 | £346,711 | 11 | 29 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £316,738 | £223,926 | 11 | 29 September 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
- Butchart Centre, University of Aberdeen, University Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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