A We The Curious Live Science Team member standing in the venue, facing away from the camera with the words, 'Do laugh out loud. Do test things out. Do ask questions.' Printed on the back of their uniform

Our impact

While science has the potential to transform all our lives for the better, that only works if there is true representation, equity and equality of access for all.

Did you know we're an educational charity?

There are many issues around representation within STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) - from teaching within schools through to scientific research. 

As a science centre, we're in a unique position to bridge the gap between science and people. As a charity (registered charity no. 1049954), it's our job to include everyone, build confidence and encourage agency.

Every year we welcome thousands of visitors to our venue on Bristol harbourside, including schoolchildren, young people, community groups and other local charities and not-for-profits. 

We also work with local partners and schools to offer out and about activities, work experience programmes and bespoke opportunities for individuals who wouldn't normally feel like science is for them.

They made it so easy for us to attend, it was like you were able to forget your disability and be yourself without limitations. We The Curious opens up the world to everyone. I have learnt a lot through the displays, learnt more about myself and opened up my mind to many possibilities. I failed all my science GCSEs but now years on thanks to We The Curious, I have a renewed interest and want to keep going!
Member of West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL)

Your support makes a difference

Thanks to your support, we delivered over hundreds of activities to thousands of children, young people and adults in schools and communities - all while we were closed following a fire on our roof 2022-2024.
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    Takeover Days

    In schools and educational establishments

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    Minds inspired

    In schools and educational settings

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    Out and About events

    In our local communities

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    Curious connections

    Out and About in our local communities

Our pledges

Our work as a charity is driven by our Manifesto. This is brought to life through five key pledges...
Read our Manifesto

Cultivate Curiosity

Through sparking and sustaining people’s curiosity, we can unlock the potential in people and our planet.

Include Everyone

Our commitment to promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, from accessible spaces to recruitment.

Open City Research

Open City Research is about giving everyone the opportunity to be part of science research.

Sustainable Futures

Along with our city, we’re on a critical journey to decarbonise by 2030.

Build Resilience

Valuing new perspectives, adapting and innovating to become a more resilient charity.

Our impact in action

A large posed group of 100+ people facing towards the camera, with green trees behind them

Reimagining recruitment

We want everyone to succeed, be included, and belong. To do this, we had to start at the beginning of our People journey and reimagine almost every part of our recruitment process.

A lit up, hanging sign in the venue saying, 'Will we ever find a way to prevent being ill?'. Next to it are large backlit photos depicting different body parts

Project What If

Putting audiences at the centre of exhibition development. 

A girl smiling and interacting with a member of staff in a classroom environment

School Takeover Days

Taking curiosity-led learning experiences out to classrooms across our city. 

A Live Science Team member sat down outside in the sun, cross legged towards the camera. She has a small red bucket in her hand and is wearing sunglasses and a sun hat. She is smiling enthusiastically opposite a young girl who is wearing a blue polka dot dress facing away from the camera.

Community membership

Designed to support charities, not for profit organisations and services, whose purpose is to support individuals who face barriers to accessing We The Curious.

A member of staff and school pupil sat on the floor in a classroom environment. They are both laughing together next to a model of an arctic environment

ASDC schools project

A cheerful group of children in school uniform in front of a bright colourful mural on a brick wall. They're all smiling, with arms in the air and some mid-jump

School pupils at Hannah More primary school - part of an ‘Open City Research’ project. Image credit: Freia Turland

We need your support

As a charity, we depend on the generosity of visitors and funders to continue our work. From becoming a member to volunteering, there are so many ways that you can help.
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Contact us

If you're interested in finding out more about the impact of our work do get in touch with our Development Team.

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