The Association For Science And Discovery Centres
Also known as: Asdc
To serve and support science and discovery centres and related organisations, in the UK and beyond, fostering learning and engagement in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the public benefit.
Activities & Mission
To serve and support science and discovery centres and related organisations, in the UK and beyond, fostering learning and engagement in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the public benefit.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £656,964 | £606,228 | £606,228 | £240,374 | £233,430 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £663,080 | £645,541 | £645,541 | £189,638 | £185,743 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £543,376 | £511,913 | £511,913 | £172,099 | £121,324 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £448,087 | £525,897 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £571,994 | £647,388 | £647,388 | £218,446 | £156,232 | 5 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Association For Science And Discovery Centres
What does The Association For Science And Discovery Centres do?
To serve and support science and discovery centres and related organisations, in the UK and beyond, fostering learning and engagement in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the public benefit.
How much income did The Association For Science And Discovery Centres report in 2025?
The Association For Science And Discovery Centres reported total income of £657k and reported expenditure of £606k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Association For Science And Discovery Centres?
The Association For Science And Discovery Centres has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Association For Science And Discovery Centres registered as a charity?
The Association For Science And Discovery Centres was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2009 as charity number 1129312. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Association For Science And Discovery Centres?
The Association For Science And Discovery Centres is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr STEPHEN GERARD BRESLIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Association For Science And Discovery Centres operate?
The Association For Science And Discovery Centres operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Association For Science And Discovery Centres a registered charity?
Yes — The Association For Science And Discovery Centres is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129312.
Details
QC30
QUEEN CHARLOTTE STREET
BRISTOL
BS1 4HJ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated