NOTTINGHAM FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE AND CURIOSITY LIMITED
The charity's objects are to advance public understanding of science technology engineering and maths by providing activities as an annual festival of science and curiosity.Opportunities are targeted for the people of Nottingham and the East Midlands region and are designed to stimulate and nurture curiosity, creativity and innovation and to facilitate dialogue between researchers and public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased trading on 31 March 2025 and is being merged into Ignite Futures Ltd. Per the trustees' report, the charity had minimal fixed costs and unrestricted reserves of £75, with total funds of £6,198 held as a restricted fund for the festival's future delivery under the new entity.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees agreed that the financial reserves should be set at a level which covers annual non-festival costs, plus 3 months’ of Ignite! services costs associated with the next annual festival.” — page 6
“During the year Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited paid Ignite Futures Limited £59,447(2024: £67,168) for production and management of the festival.” — page 18
“Prof Susan Anderson and Dr Peter Scholes are also listed as directors for both Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited and Ignite Futures Limited during the year.” — page 18
“During the year Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited paid Ignite Futures Limited £59,447(2024: £67,168) for production and management of the festival.” — page 18
“Prof Susan Anderson and Dr Peter Scholes are also listed as directors for both Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited and Ignite Futures Limited during the year.” — page 18
“During the year Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited paid Ignite Futures Limited £59,447(2024: £67,168) for production and management of the festival.” — page 18
“Prof Susan Anderson and Dr Peter Scholes are also listed as directors for both Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity Limited and Ignite Futures Limited during the year.” — page 18
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (16/09/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £86k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £90k | £79k |
Common questions
Is NOTTINGHAM FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE AND CURIOSITY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased trading on 31 March 2025 and is being merged into Ignite Futures Ltd. Per the trustees' report, the charity had minimal fixed costs and unrestricted reserves of £75, with total funds of £6,198 held as a restricted fund for the festival's future delivery under the new entity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.