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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1041052
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The Science Fiction Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1041052. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Maintains and develops a science fiction research collection and library.Raises funds to support the Foundation Collection.Publishes the Journal Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction.Organises and supports conferences for the furtherance of Science Fiction education.Publishes papers, pamphlets and…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of education of the public in particular but without limitation by the maintenance and development of a Science Fiction research collection and library.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,321 and spending of £6,483.
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Latest income
£9,321
Latest spending
£6,483
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £9,321 | £6,483 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,969 | £8,740 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,748 | £8,804 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £12k | £8,236 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,437 | £7,959 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of education of the public in particular but without limitation by the maintenance and development of a Science Fiction research collection and library.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- The Friends of Foundation
- Trustees
- 9
What The Science Fiction Foundation funds
The Science Fiction Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £40.2k in total.
How to apply to The Science Fiction Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Science Fiction Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sf-foundation.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 The Science Fiction Foundation
Is The Science Fiction Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Science Fiction Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Science Fiction Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Science Fiction Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Science Fiction Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Science Fiction Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Science Fiction Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,483. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,044 a year.
How large is The Science Fiction Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Science Fiction Foundation reported income of £9,321 and spending of £6,483.
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