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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1186918
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Natural Sciences Collections Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1186918. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “NatSCA supports natural science collections and the people who work with them, to improve care, access and enjoyment for all. We are UK-based but welcome international members and users.We provide: - training workshops, seminars & conferences- peer-reviewed journal- networking opportunities- website & sector…” Its charitable objects are: “(1) To advance the education of the public in the care and use of Natural Sciences Collections and specimens.(2) To promote for the benefit of the public the highest standards in the preparation, care, conservation, management, interpretation and research of Natural Sciences Collections and specimens.(3) For the…” In the year to 31 Jan 2026 it reported income of £20.4k and spending of £23.9k.
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Latest income
£20.4k
Latest spending
£23.9k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £20.4k | £23.9k |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £20.8k | £14k |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £22.1k | £17.3k |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £6,577 | £7,583 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £7,927 | £7,441 |
Charitable objects
(1) To advance the education of the public in the care and use of Natural Sciences Collections and specimens.(2) To promote for the benefit of the public the highest standards in the preparation, care, conservation, management, interpretation and research of Natural Sciences Collections and specimens.(3) For the benefit of the public to promote the science of Natural Sciences Collections conservation and curation.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Also known as
- Natsca
- Trustees
- 15
What Natural Sciences Collections Association funds
Natural Sciences Collections Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £70.2k in total.
How to apply to Natural Sciences Collections Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Natural Sciences Collections Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (natsca.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 about Natural Sciences Collections Association
Is Natural Sciences Collections Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Natural Sciences Collections Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Natural Sciences Collections Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does Natural Sciences Collections Association give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Natural Sciences Collections Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Natural Sciences Collections Association give each year?
The register does not break out Natural Sciences Collections Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £23.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14k a year.
How large is Natural Sciences Collections Association?
In its latest reported year Natural Sciences Collections Association reported income of £20.4k and spending of £23.9k.
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