Questions
The ones we get asked most. If yours isn’t here, email us.
Are you a registered charity?
Not yet. We’re registering as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission. Our charity number will appear on every page once we have it, and we won’t take donations until then.
Which hospital are you working with?
We’re planning the first Mission School with one hospital play team. We’ll name the hospital once they’re happy for us to.
Do children need to know anything about space?
No. Each week starts from scratch, and the engineers explain everything.
What if a child can only join for a week or two?
That’s fine. Every session works on its own. A child who joins in week 4 still gets a crew role and still gets their place photographed.
Where does the money go?
Mostly on the things children keep. £15 puts a child through Mission School and £250 sends a whole ward on a mission. Engineers give their time free.
Is the satellite photo really of the place they chose?
Yes. It’s a real image from an Earth-observation satellite, donated by a partner or taken from free public satellite pictures. Children can pick anywhere, from a favourite beach to a famous mountain. We never need a home address.
Do you take photos of the children?
Not as a rule. We only use a photo of a child with written consent from the hospital and the child’s parent or carer, for a specific use, and we never record the video calls.
Can my school or club fundraise too?
Yes. The event kit works for schools, clubs and groups of friends as well as workplaces.
I’m not an engineer. Can I still help?
Yes. Run a fundraiser, tell your workplace about us, or get in touch if you have a skill you think could help.
Is the Trust linked to any company or political group?
No. We’re independent. We’ll work with many companies, and we stay out of politics.