the association for science and discovery centres

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The Association For Science And Discovery Centres is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Association For Science And Discovery Centres is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£663,080

Latest Expenditure

£645,541

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £543,121

Other Trading £119,959

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £645,541

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£512,268	£530,681	£530,681	£293,840	£261,307	4 / 0