NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE

Company summary

Company number: 03485236
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 18 December 199728 years
Registered office: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
Accounts due: 30 September 2027
Confirmation statement due: 11 April 2027
Active officers: 14
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption
Address
National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
Nature of business
Educational support services
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
Previous company names
NATIONAL SPACE SCIENCE CENTRE

Officer details

Show 48 resigned officers

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
BARNACLE, Jennifer Anne ACTIVE	Secretary	03 Nov 2015				National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BADGE, Joanne Louise, Dr ACTIVE	Director	27 Feb 2024		England	September 1971	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BADGER-MISTRY, Hema ACTIVE	Director	04 Feb 2026		England	December 1985	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BATE, Paul Shepley ACTIVE	Director	02 Nov 2021		England	April 1974	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BISHOP, Charles St Hill ACTIVE	Director	24 May 2006		United Kingdom	February 1967	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BRUNTON, David ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2024		England	November 1954	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
COATES, Penelope Ann ACTIVE	Director	21 Jan 2020		England	February 1963	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
DAVIES, Sarah Joanne, Prof ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2024		England	April 1968	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
HARRIS, Kevin James ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2024		England	March 1966	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
KAPUR, Arvind Michael ACTIVE	Director	01 Aug 2009		England	December 1962	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
MARTIN, Stuart David ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2023		England	July 1968	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
SHILLIAM, Andrew ACTIVE	Director	12 Feb 2024		England	December 1979	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
STARLING, Rhaana Leigh Catherine, Dr ACTIVE	Director	01 Dec 2023		England	September 1976	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
WHEELER, Joanne Elizabeth ACTIVE	Director	06 Nov 2018		England	February 1971	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
SIESAGE, Nigel Paul RESIGNED	Secretary	22 Dec 1997	03 Nov 2015			251 Knighton Church Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3JQ
RUTLAND SECRETARIES LIMITED RESIGNED	Secretary	18 Dec 1997	22 Dec 1997			Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2JR
BLYTH, Elizabeth Anne RESIGNED	Director	18 Feb 2011	22 Jul 2011	United Kingdom	December 1966	7, Monterey Court, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AU, United Kingdom
BONNET, Roger RESIGNED	Director	29 Jan 1999	20 Oct 2001		December 1937	C/O European Space Agency, 8-10 Rue Mario Nikis, Paris, 75015, France
BORLEY, Ian James RESIGNED	Director	01 Dec 2024	01 Jul 2026	England	April 1965	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
BURGESS, Robert George, Professor Sir RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 1999	31 Dec 2001	England	April 1947	Knighton Hall, Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3WG
CANNON, Miranda Carleton RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 2020	09 Feb 2024	United Kingdom	May 1975	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
CASSIDY MBE, Edward RESIGNED	Director	07 Sep 1998	03 Nov 2020	England	November 1946	12, Bluebell Drive, Leicester, LE2 6TZ, England
COWCHER, David George RESIGNED	Director	01 May 2014	23 Jul 2015	Great Britain	April 1954	Poplar House, Main Road, Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EW, England
DAVIS, Derek Richard, Mr. RESIGNED	Director	06 Nov 1998	30 Sep 1999	United Kingdom	May 1945	6 Roman Road, London, W4 1NA
EDWARDS, Kenneth John Richard, Dr RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	30 Sep 1999		February 1934	Knighton Hall, Chapel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3WG
EGGLESTON, John Philip RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	24 Jun 2000		April 1951	Meadow Close 3 Bradgate Road, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7GA
EVERNDEN, Rebecca Anne RESIGNED	Director	08 Jun 2017	05 Nov 2019	England	January 1976	45a, Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2BX, England
FRY, James Edward RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 2015	30 Nov 2024	England	March 1971	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
GREEN, Rodney Alan Rupert RESIGNED	Director	02 Jul 1998	12 Jun 2006	England	February 1953	29 Chapel Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3WF
HALEY, William George RESIGNED	Director	06 Feb 2019	10 Jul 2025	England	January 1950	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
HAMMERSLEY, Philip Tom RESIGNED	Director	24 May 2006	31 Jul 2009	England	February 1931	The Hollies Wibtoft, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5BB
HAMMERSLEY, Philip Tom RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	05 Mar 2001	England	February 1931	The Hollies Wibtoft, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5BB
HANCOCK, Verity Anne RESIGNED	Director	06 Nov 2018	30 Nov 2024	England	February 1967	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
HICKS, Colin Peter, Dr RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 1999	01 May 2006	United Kingdom	May 1946	41 Teddington Park, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8DB
HORTON, Keith RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	04 Dec 2000	England	September 1953	17 Brook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3RA
LANE, Claire Elizabeth RESIGNED	Director	01 Dec 2013	30 Oct 2014	England	June 1974	67, Yarrow Way, Locks Heath, Hampshire, SO31 6XN, England
LOCK, Sheila Mary RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 2006	10 Oct 2007	England	December 1959	Church View 36 Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8PA
MCALPINE, Ian Malcolm RESIGNED	Director	06 Feb 2007	30 Nov 2013	United Kingdom	April 1942	Pilton House, Pilton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9PA, United Kingdom
MOORE, Jeffrey Philip RESIGNED	Director	06 Nov 2007	06 Nov 2018	England	May 1954	131 Wollaton Vale, Wollaton, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG8 2PE
MOSS, Gary Alan RESIGNED	Director	01 Dec 2013	30 Nov 2025	England	February 1962	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
NEWCOMBE, Mark Ian RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	18 Nov 2015	United Kingdom	October 1957	The Coach House, 31 Main Street, Frisby On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE14 2NJ
PARKER, David, Dr RESIGNED	Director	08 May 2013	05 Nov 2016	United Kingdom	June 1963	Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1SZ, England
POUNDS, Kenneth Alwyne, Professor RESIGNED	Director	10 Feb 1998	05 Nov 2014	United Kingdom	November 1934	12 Swale Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4GF
SHARMA, Surinder Mohan, Professor RESIGNED	Director	30 Apr 2003	30 Nov 2024	England	July 1953	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
SHARMAN, Helen Patricia RESIGNED	Director	13 May 1998	14 Jan 2000		May 1963	12 Stratton Court, 16 Adelaide Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4SU
SIESAGE, Nigel Paul RESIGNED	Director	02 Mar 2001	30 Nov 2024	England	August 1952	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
SMITH, Bruce Gordon, Dr RESIGNED	Director	22 Dec 1997	29 Apr 2005	England	October 1939	11 Oxdowne Close, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2SZ
SOUTHWOOD, David John, Professor RESIGNED	Director	19 Oct 2001	08 Nov 2022	England	June 1945	10, Salisbury Road, London, SW19 4EZ, United Kingdom
SWEETING, Martin Nicholas, Sir RESIGNED	Director	28 Apr 2005	30 Nov 2023	England	March 1951	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
THOMAS, Karen Jayne RESIGNED	Director	10 Feb 2015	03 Apr 2023	Wales	December 1961	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
TRAYNOR, Martin John Devereux RESIGNED	Director	10 Sep 2013	01 May 2014	England	March 1962	182, Seagrave Road, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7TS, England
TRAYNOR, Martin John Devereux RESIGNED	Director	04 Dec 2000	20 Oct 2001	England	March 1962	182 Seagrave Road, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7TS
TURNOCK, Graham RESIGNED	Director	14 Jan 2020	08 Nov 2022	England	July 1968	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
VALENTINE, Peter Stuart Eling RESIGNED	Director	28 Oct 2002	30 Nov 2013	United Kingdom	November 1938	8 Badgers Holt, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5PU
WATSON, Richard James RESIGNED	Director	10 Oct 2007	18 Feb 2011	United Kingdom	July 1952	White Gables, 14 Church Street, Rothley, Leics, Leicestershire, LE7 7PD
WILLIAMS, David, Dr RESIGNED	Director	21 Sep 2006	11 Sep 2012	United Kingdom	September 1951	Bnsc, Sfs Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1SZ, United Kingdom
WILMOTT, Ross Derek William RESIGNED	Director	03 Sep 1999	20 Oct 2001		November 1957	199 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PL
WOOLFE, Stephen Howard RESIGNED	Director	07 Aug 2007	10 Sep 2013	England	August 1949	The Cedars, Main Street, Skeffington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9YB
YEOMAN, Emma, Professor RESIGNED	Director	05 Nov 2014	30 Nov 2023	England	December 1975	National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
RUTLAND DIRECTORS LIMITED RESIGNED	Director	18 Dec 1997	22 Dec 1997			Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2JR
RUTLAND NOMINEES LIMITED RESIGNED	Director	18 Dec 1997	22 Dec 1997			148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2JR
RUTLAND SECRETARIES LIMITED RESIGNED	Director	18 Dec 1997	22 Dec 1997			Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2JR

BARNACLE, Jennifer Anne ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 03 Nov 2015
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

BADGE, Joanne Louise, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Feb 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1971
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

BADGER-MISTRY, Hema ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Feb 2026
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1985
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

BATE, Paul Shepley ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Nov 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1974
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

BISHOP, Charles St Hill ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 May 2006
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1967
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

BRUNTON, David ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1954
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

COATES, Penelope Ann ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Jan 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1963
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

DAVIES, Sarah Joanne, Prof ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1968
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

HARRIS, Kevin James ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1966
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

KAPUR, Arvind Michael ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Aug 2009
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1962
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

MARTIN, Stuart David ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1968
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

SHILLIAM, Andrew ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Feb 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1979
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

STARLING, Rhaana Leigh Catherine, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1976
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

WHEELER, Joanne Elizabeth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Nov 2018
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1971
Address: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

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Created	Status	Filings
15 Mar 2007	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
15 Mar 2007	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
05 Jan 2004	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
17 Dec 2003	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
17 May 2001	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
19 Mar 1999	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
05 Jan 1999	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
16 Nov 1998	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
16 Apr 1998	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)

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