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The Association For Science Education

Also known as: Ase

Improving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

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Activities & Mission

Improving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£915,286
Latest Expenditure
£909,688

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £887
Charitable Activities £663,527
Other Trading £48,975
Investments £4,397
Other Income £197,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £883,539
Raising Funds £26,149
Governance £33,534
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£915,286
£909,688£883,539£264,083£228,03413 / 120
2024
£1,477,881
£1,559,447£1,471,710£258,485£159,87423 / 120
2023
£1,566,275
£1,574,498£1,479,220£340,051£190,84834 / 120
2022
£1,822,078
£1,706,361£1,601,045£348,274£215,87735 / 403
2021
£1,095,153
£1,003,157£920,638£286,723£260,59127 / 684

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Association For Science Education

What does The Association For Science Education do?

Improving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

How much income did The Association For Science Education report in 2025?

The Association For Science Education reported total income of £915k and reported expenditure of £910k 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 Education?

The Association For Science Education has a program ratio of 96.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Association For Science Education registered as a charity?

The Association For Science Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1964 as charity number 313123. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Association For Science Education?

The Association For Science Education is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Association For Science Education operate?

The Association For Science Education operates across 5 areas, including China, Northern Ireland, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Association For Science Education a registered charity?

Yes — The Association For Science Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313123.

Details

Address
ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION
483
Green Lanes
London
Registration Date
7 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313123
Charity Number
313123

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Trustees

Catherine Walker
Corinne Stevenson
David Allen
Dr Susan Burr
Dylan Jones
Jane Oldham
Manoj Chitnavis
Naomi Hiscock
Olivia Brenda Bussey
Will Davidson

Also Known As

  • Ase

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