Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Science: Education

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to establish a national coordination hub to support schools and local groups to engage in citizen science.

Answer: The Government recognises the value of citizen science in engaging communities and supporting research. While there are currently no plans to establish a single national coordination hub for citizen science for schools, groups and individuals, Government departments and delivery bodies support a range of programmes that bring together schools, groups and individuals. These include UK Research and Innovation funding for citizen science projects, and work by partner organisations to provide guidance, networks and resources to support participation and collaboration across the UK.

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