UK STUDENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE
UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) is the UK's national student and early professional space charity - part of the international SEDS movement - supporting space enthusiasts across the country by running space projects, competitions, workshops, events, conferences, and more to inspire and educate.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong and stable financial position with income exceeding expenditure, resulting in a healthy year-end surplus. Reserves were held in line with the Charity Commission's guidance, and the trustees expressed confidence in the charity's ability to continue delivering its activities in the year ahead.
What the accounts disclose
“A key contributor to this stability was grant funding, including support from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for the delivery of the National Student Space Conference (NSSC), alongside additional funding received through sponsorship from companies.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/07/2020)
Trustees
- Anna Kalapurakkalchair
- Anjali Santhakumar
- Bethan Emily McAulay
- Billy Jon Bryan
- Blessing Ogunlade
- Chun Yin Li
- Daniel Joaquim Lobo
- Derek Harris
- Elizabeth Anne Jackson
- Hamnah Javed
- Jacob Geer
- Katherine Courtney
- Kennedy Cecilia Kouloumbris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £92k | £103k |
| 30/03/2024 | £83k | £55k |
| 30/03/2023 | £42k | £73k |
| 30/03/2022 | £50k | £25k |
| 30/11/2020 | £36k | £2k |
Common questions
Is UK STUDENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong and stable financial position with income exceeding expenditure, resulting in a healthy year-end surplus. Reserves were held in line with the Charity Commission's guidance, and the trustees expressed confidence in the charity's ability to continue delivering its activities in the year ahead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 17/10/2024 | £40k | Rocketry Competitions: UKSEDS |