# Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC003790
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Aug. 23, 1990
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC003790


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH7 4GH
- **Website:** www.sciencefestival.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** 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.

**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.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £2985605 | £3194539 |  -  | 20 |  |
| July 31, 2024 | £2184576 | £2769212 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2023 | £2465339 | £2853954 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2022 | £3286296 | £2550219 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2021 | £2019673 | £1711687 |  -  |  -  |  |