THE SOMERSCIENCE TRUST
To advance the education of the public in Somerset in science,technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) and to promotepublic engagement in all aspects of STEM developments for thepublic benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Somerscience Trust reports unrestricted reserves of £7,048 at the end of the period, with total income of £30,004 and total expenditure of £27,620. The trustees state that reserves act as a financial safety net and are kept in a savings account due to limited amounts. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“We have limited reserves each year and therefore we keep these in a savings account.” — page 5
Trustees
- Alan Richard Champneys
- Christopher John Budd OBE
- Darren Stephen Wilson
- Dr Lucy Hannah Smith
- Gavin Thomas Costigan
- Kate Bartels
- Rachel Anne Toal
- Rebecca Louise Hale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £30k | £28k |
| 30/09/2024 | £24k | £29k |
| 30/09/2023 | £39k | £31k |
| 30/09/2022 | £2k | £500 |
Common questions
Is THE SOMERSCIENCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Somerscience Trust reports unrestricted reserves of £7,048 at the end of the period, with total income of £30,004 and total expenditure of £27,620. The trustees state that reserves act as a financial safety net and are kept in a savings account due to limited amounts. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SOMERSCIENCE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOMERSCIENCE TRUST as a grant recipient include ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, CLARK FOUNDATION, SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | FY2022 | £15k | Somerscience Festival |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | FY2024 | £3k | Somerscience Festival 2024 |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Education |
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | FY2023 | £1k | Somerscience Festival |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 13/11/2024 | £5k | Bringing science inspiration and STEM opportunities to the young people of rural Somerset |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 27/11/2023 | £3k | Running costs for Somerscience Festival 2024 taking place in Bruton and Castle Cary |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/10/2022 | £5k | Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) festival for young people in South Somerset |