Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Epistemic is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
Epistemic (number 1193217) 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 Epistemic do?
Epistemic aims to ensure that all young people in the UK, regardless of their geographical location, have the opportunity to engage with professionals working in STEM in order to inspire and encourage them to pursue STEM careers. We do this by providing a free service connecting schools and youth groups directly to STEM professionals via a virtual platform.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Epistemic
Answers Epistemic gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2024, 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 Epistemic as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Epistemic's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
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 Epistemic registered for?
Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Why is there no Clarity Score for Epistemic yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Epistemic.
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The register data used for this profile lists Epistemic as a registered charity (number 1193217) 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 Epistemic's charity number?
Epistemic's charity number is 1193217. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1193217?
Search 1193217 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Epistemic do?
Epistemic aims to ensure that all young people in the UK, regardless of their geographical location, have the opportunity to engage with professionals working in STEM in order to inspire and encourage them to pursue STEM careers. We do this by providing a free service connecting schools and youth groups directly to STEM professionals via a virtual platform.
Does Epistemic have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epistemic. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Epistemic?
Epistemic's website listed in our register data is http://www.epistemic.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Epistemic?
The register does not record Epistemic as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Epistemic's trustees paid?
Epistemic's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Epistemic registered as a charity?
Epistemic was entered on the register on 25 January 2021.