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Join & Support

We The Curious is an educational charity. There’s lots of ways you can support us, from funding a project to becoming a member. 

We're a science centre, and we're also an educational charity

We The Curious is about the ‘We’ – that should be everyone – whether in our venue, out and about, or online. We all have something to offer and new ideas to explore.
 

Through sharing creative experiences which celebrate unknowns in science, we’re on a mission to connect and empower people. 

This mission and our manifesto drive our work as a charity (no. 1049954.)

About us     Read our Manifesto 

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Future Sparks

Help to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers and dreamers, by fuelling 25,000 sparks of discovery

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There are so many ways you can support us...

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Opt into Gift Aid

Next time you're buying tickets or membership, please opt into Gift Aid. The government then gives us an extra 25p for every £1.

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Become a member

Return at a pace and price that suits you, for a reliably fun-packed time together exploring the living, breathing world of science.

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Make a donation

Give more people access to our venue and creative science experiences by making a one-off donation.

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Volunteer

Support our work as a charity and learn new skills while having fun as one of our volunteers.

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Support a project

However you choose to support us, you'll be helping to connect, inspire and engage people with STEM through shared creative experiences.

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Join our team

Working at We The Curious is for everyone. Let your curiosity lead the way, and embrace your unique self, everyone’s welcome here.

Your support makes a difference

We The Curious is for everyone. Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to extend a welcome to over 10,000 people through our various inclusion programmes throughout 2025.
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    Free visits to our venue

    Through our Community Membership programme, and for refugees and people seeking asylum

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    People accessing We The Curious events in communities

    As part of our Out and About programme across the city

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    Free school children visits to our venue

    Through our Future Sparks free school visits programme

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    University placements

    Working with young people from University of West of England and Bath Spa University

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    Work experience placements

    Working with young people from City Academy

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    Community Researchers

    Researching what matters to communities

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    Co-design project attendees

    Across 3 projects for young people and our community associate programme

I just wanted to say a massive thanks to the team that came out today. We had an amazing session, and the children and young people absolutely loved it!
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Hire our venue

By hiring our spaces you’re helping us to create a future where everyone is included, curious and inspired by science.
Venue hire

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