Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Natural Sciences Collections Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Natural Sciences Collections Association (number 1186918) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Natural Sciences Collections Association do?
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 resources- member bursaries- member project grants- advocacy
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Natural Sciences Collections Association
Answers Natural Sciences Collections Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Natural Sciences Collections Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Natural Sciences Collections Association's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Natsca
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Natural Sciences Collections Association registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Natural Sciences Collections Association yet?
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Is Natural Sciences Collections Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Natural Sciences Collections Association as a registered charity (number 1186918) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Natural Sciences Collections Association's charity number?
Natural Sciences Collections Association's charity number is 1186918. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Natural Sciences Collections Association do?
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 resources- member bursaries- member project grants- advocacy
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How can I donate to Natural Sciences Collections Association?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Natural Sciences Collections Association?
The register does not record Natural Sciences Collections Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Natural Sciences Collections Association's trustees paid?
Natural Sciences Collections Association's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Natural Sciences Collections Association registered as a charity?
Natural Sciences Collections Association was entered on the register on 12 December 2019.