# The International Space School Educational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1075681 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1075681)
- Website: https://www.isset.org
- Latest income: £600; spending £600
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: City of London, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Cambridgeshire, Cumbria, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Australia, India, United States
- Other names: Isset (working); The International Space School (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/international-space-school-educational-trust

The advancement of education through the creation. maintenance and development of facilities for the teaching and exchange of information, data, ideas and experiences concerning space travel and the work of astronauts. The provision of bursaries in the form of assistance with travel, fees and books. The fostering of educational exchanges by pupils and teachers from the UK and overseas

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £600 | £600 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £3,603 | £4,199 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £500 | £0 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £18.9k | £19.3k | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £8,535 | £20.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education generally and in particular through1. .the creation maintenance and development of facilities for the teaching and exchange of information, ideas, data and experiences concerning Space, Space travel, the work of astronauts and the development of life in Space and2. The provision of bursaries in the form of financial assistance with travel, fees, books and other teaching resources for secondary school pupils and teachers to study at recognised centres of excellence and to attend conferences concerning matters in 1 above3. The creation, maintenance and development of an internet web site for a virtual library of teaching and learning resources covering all subjects and the establishment of pupil to pupil and school to school communication4.. The fostering and arrangement of educational exchanges by pupils and teachers from the United Kingdom and overseas.2.2.5. The arrangement of competitions and the provision of prizes and awards for pupils, teachers and schools in matters related to 1 above.

## What it funds

The International Space School Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year The International Space School Educational Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £600. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £44.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Cambridgeshire and Cumbria and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The International Space School Educational Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (isset.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The International Space School Educational Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The International Space School Educational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The International Space School Educational Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Cambridgeshire and Cumbria and 5 more areas.

### Does The International Space School Educational Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The International Space School Educational Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The International Space School Educational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The International Space School Educational Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,920 a year.

### How large is The International Space School Educational Trust?

In its latest reported year The International Space School Educational Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £600.


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