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The Association for Science Education
Trustees, Annual Report
and Group Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 July 2024
Charity Registration England and Wales No. 313123
OSCR No. SC042473
Company Incorporated by Royal Charter RC000805 (England and Wales)

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|............................................................................................................................................................<br>Chair’s Introduction<br>3||
|........................................................................................................................................................................<br>About the ASE<br>4||
|........................................................................................................................................................................<br>Impact Report<br>7||
|.........................................................................................................................................................................<br>Community<br>7||
|........................................................................................................................................<br>Professional Development<br>8||
|...................................................................................................................................................<br>Policy and Advocacy|...................................................................................................................................................<br>14|
|.................................................................................................................................<br>Organisational Sustainability|.................................................................................................................................<br>15|
|..........................................................................................................................................................................<br>Future Plans|..........................................................................................................................................................................<br>16|
|......................................................................................................................................<br>From the Honorary Treasurer|......................................................................................................................................<br>18|
|..................................................................................................................................................................<br>Trustees’ Report|..................................................................................................................................................................<br>19|
|....................................................................................................................<br>Statement of Trustee Responsibilities|....................................................................................................................<br>22|
|....................................................................................................................................<br>Independent Auditor’s Report|....................................................................................................................................<br>24|
|............................................................................................................................................................<br>Financial activities|............................................................................................................................................................<br>28|
|Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an income and expenditure||
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|Charity Statement of FinancialActivities (incorporating an income and expenditure||
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|......................................................................................................<br>Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheets|......................................................................................................<br>30|
|...................................................................................................................<br>Consolidated statement of cash flows|...................................................................................................................<br>30|
|................................................<br>Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024|................................................<br>31|
|...................................................................................................................<br>LegalandAdministrativeInformation|...................................................................................................................<br>46|





The Association for Science Education
Trustees, Annual Report and group financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024
An introduction from our Co-chairs
This past year has been transformative for ASE, marked by significant change, growth, and a sharper
focus on our strategic direction. In a time of considerable flux in the education sector, ASE has
demonstrated adaptability and Leadership. Changes to membership subscriptions have Led to a
welcome rise in membership numbers, with notable growth in student memberships. We've
supported this community with tailored webinars and signposted useful resources. We are working
closeLy with the current and incoming Chairs to enhance engagement with early career teachers and
are optimistic about next year's programme. The rise in technician members also highlights ASE'S
expanding representation of the science education community-a deveLopment we ceLebrate. We've
also taken steps this year to increase the visibiLity and awareness of membership benefits and to
ensure the broader science education community is aware of our vaLuabLe services.
As co-chairs, we've had the privilege of representing ASE at international conferences in ThaiLand
and at the NSTA conference in Denver. Engaging with gLobaL science education communities has
been a reminder of the progress and achievements in this field worldwide. Our gratitude goes to
everyone involved in organising these conferences. as well a5 those in the UL for their dedication
and hard work.
On a personaL note. as ASE'S first co-chairs, this year has been both chalLenging and deeply
rewarding. We are proud to have estabLished an effective shared leadership model. By doubling up
on meetings, we've enhanced coverage and fLexibility. ensuring continuity during demanding
periods. Fortnightly meetings with the CEO and regular Chair Trio discussions have strengthened
communication, guided strategic direction. and enriched key agenda-setting.
We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has supported us and ASE thi5 year. A heartfelt thank
you to outgoing Chair, HeLen Harden. whose soLid foundation enabled us to build and grow. SpeciaL
thanks go to Christine Harrison for her outstanding commitment as Conference Secretary. We
warmly weLcome incoming Chair Jane OLdham and Chair ELect David ALLen, wishing them every
success. Together, we look forward to a bright future for ASE and the science education community it
serves.
Professor Leigh Hoath and Dr Alex Sinclair
Co-chalrs of the ASE

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Trustees, Annual Report and group financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024
About the ASE
The Association for Science Education (ASE) is an active membership body that has been supporting
all those involved in science education from pre-schooL to higher education for over 100 years:
members include teachers, technicians. teacher educators. researchers and others involved in
science education. We pLay a signilicant role in promoting exceLLence in teaching and Learning of
science in schools and colLeges.
Working closeLy with the science professional bodies. industry and business. we provide a UK-wide
network bringing together individuals and organisations to share ideas and tackle chalLenges in
science teaching. develop resources and foster high quality Continuing Professional Development.
We are a Registered Charity with a RoyaL Charter. owned by our members and independent of
government. We seek to create a powerful voice for science education professionals to make a
positive and influential difference to the teaching and learning of science throughout the UK and
further afieLd.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission: to promote exceLLence in science education
Vision: AIL learners are engaged in appropriate, valuable and interesting science education,
supported by a professional science education workforce.
"The objects and purposes for which The Association is hereby constituted are
the promotion of education by the foLlowing means:
by improving the teaching of science and
by providing an authoritative medium through which opinions of teachers of science may be
expressed on educational matters and
by affording means of communication among all persons and bodies of persons concerned
with the teaching of science in particular and with education in general."
ASE Royal Charter 2004
Our Values
Our values define our culture and reflect our priorities in the way we work. We are:
WelcominK. we ceLebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment in which everyone in
our science education community is respected. vaLued and heard
Evidence informed: we value good research. data analysis. evaluation feedback and expert
opinion and use it to shape our activities
Passionate about science and teachin[. We inspire educators to continually evolve and grow
in their understanding and teaching of science. nurturing a culture of life-long learning and
innovation
Bold: We aim to push boundaries, embrace innovation in science education and set ourseLves
ambitious objectives in pursuit of our goals
Environmentally sustainable: we are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint by
minimising waste, conserving resources, and adopting sustainable practices.

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Our Strategy 2023-2024
The ASE pLays a positive role in supporting a committed community of science educators to deliver
high quality science education to aLLyoung peopLe regardless of background. We provide our
members and the broader community with Lifelong opportunities for professionaL development, a
platform to ensure their views are heard by poLicymakers. and a community of support.
Science education is facing several key chaLLenges which we try to address through our work. The UK
struggles to attract science graduates into teaching and many science teachers plan to Leave the
profession within three years due to burnout and heavy workloads. Whilst access to professional
development and support is known to help teachers in the classroom. it can be hard for teachers and
technicians to access to high-quality professionaL development- not because it is not off ered, but
because schools and teachers are stretched. both in terms of time and resource.
Over the past year (2023124) we have continued to build on the strategy developed in 2021 whilst
seeking to refine and develop new goaLs and impact for 2024 and beyond.
Our strategy continues to focus on four key areas:
l. Offer a welcomln& dlverse and Incluslve range of professlonal actlvltles. networks and
opportunities that heLp our members to enjoy their professional career and encourages them to
stay in education.
2. Create a comprehensive programme of professional learning for science educators that
promotes subject knowLedge, improves confidence, Leads to changes in classroom practices and
pedagogy, improvement in outcomes and encourages educators to remain in education.
3. Influence science education policy at national levels to achieve curriculum reform that meet
young peopLe's needs and drives a policy and practical framework that supports science
educators, encourages them to stay in practice and helps to improve outcomes.
4. Build a strong and sustainable organisation that meets our members, needs. ensures growth and
is fi't for the future.
ASE: A professional body- working with rnernbers for members
ASE thrives thanks to the dedication and support of our members and volunteers. We are proud to
have over 120 members actively engaged in our NationaL Committees and Groups, representing
voices from across the education sector. Our committees and speciaL interest groups-including
Primary, 11-19, Teacher DeveLopers (formerLy known as Futures). PubLications, Technicians. Health
and Safety. Research. as weLL as our Editorial Boards. Registration Board, and Regional Committees-
pLay an essential roLe in ensuring ASE'S success and responsiveness to member needs. This year we
established two new special interest groups: the PoLicy Group. which guides ASE policy deveLopment
and ensures our position statements reflect the voice of members and practising educators, and the
Conference Working Group to assist the conference secretary and staff team with the organisation of
our flagship event.
These groups inform our priority areas and activities and directly help to deliver initiatives. Members
contribute to poLicy discussions at nationaL and regional levets. write for our publications, curate
content and deliver sessions at conferences, peer review resources, and provide a vital connection to
the daily realities of science educators in classrooms, labs, lecture halLs, and academic institutions
nationwide. We extend our heartfelt thanks to alL our nationaL and regional committee members for
their hard work, commitment, and invaluabLe contributions to the Association's mission and growth.

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Our Year in Number5
1. 6,183 members
We saw membership grow by 20%. Teachers. technicians, lecturers, academics,
researchers. school Leaders. teacher deveLopers. consuLtant5. Student teachers and
early career teachers in membership
2. 605,500 page views
Our website was Vlsited by over 149,000 unique users. who visited multipLe pages
and downLoaded key resources. journaLs. guidance. news and events. Our
membership page saw an increase of 139% in page views!
3. 18,170 CPD Hour&
Nearly 5000 teachers, technicians and students attended over 82 CPD events on
tOPiCS such as Al. SEND. inclusion and practical science.
33.000 soclal medla followers
We saw increased activity particularly on Linkedln where followers increased by
15.896 over the year, and we Launched a new channel on Instagram.
5. 64 newsletter updates
We sent out 64 newsletters customized and segmented based on teaching
background (e.g. primary. secondary, technician) with information on relevant
events. CPD. and news.
6. 27 news stories
Including coverage of topics such as ASE responses to the EEF guidance, Teacher
Tapp State of CPD report. Royal Society's Science Education Tracker, and our
response to the Advanced British Standard.
7. 1 new brand launch
Unchanged since 1973. the ASE Launched a new logo, coLour paLlet and livery to
bring the Association well into the 21" century

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Impact Report
Community
l. The ASE: a welcoming community that seeks to SUPPOrt educators 50 that they enjoy
their profession and stay in education
From local level teach meets and tech meets to international conferences,. from in depth discussions
on Zoom and Teams. to debates and chat on our social media channels, our community of support
has continued to help providers of science education from all over the world feel less isolated able
to reach out. seek guidance. find encouragement. and access more professional opportunities. This
year saw the launch of new networks bringing together different sections of our community in
initiatives that have proved valuable to our growing membership.
A growing community. In September 2023 we overhauled our membership subscriptions. bringing
down the cost of membership to £45 for all teachers and consultants (previously between £95 and
£140), £25 for technicians (previously £50) and free for student members and early career teachers
(previousLy between £24 and £70). Making the membership structure simpler. more affordabLe and
reducing financial barriers to our services. This change has seen our individual membership numbers
rise for the fi'rst time in many years. The total number of members in 2023124 was 6183 (2022: 5115)
representing a 21% increase. This increase was LargeLy driven by free membership for students and
early career teachers, but we aLso saw increases in our technician community and increased
numbers of teacher members. Our school membership numbers have decLined since a peak during
the pandemic, infLuenced by tighter school budgets and the enhanced vaLue of individual
memberships. Looking ahead. we will deveLop a new membership offer for schooLs, providing
maximum vaLue for money and taiLored services that address their unique needs.
Local and community network& Our committed network of locaL groups across the English regions,
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. continue to host Teachmeets and Techmeets, and bring
together science educators in their own locaL areas. Local groups ran 28 events attended by over
780 members. FaLLing numbers at some Local face to face events highlights the increasing pressure
on teachers, time and the ongoing convenience of onLine events, which. while accessible, may not
always deliver the same LeveL of engagement or networking opportunities that in-person meetings
can offer. We have heLd networking events in London. East Anglia and Southeast Region and have
also launched community networks for our Teacher Developer Community and an InternationaL
Teachers Discussion Forum and Network.
Community in the devolved nation& Members in Northern IreLand were abLe to gather at their
Biennial Conference (see box beLow) as weLI as a regional Primary Teachmeet at W5 Life in BeLfast
and a Technician get together in Coleraine. ASE Wales held onLine Teach Meets and Tech Meets and
our ASE ScotLand Committee ran seven online Teach Meets. as weLL as face to face events for
secondary teachers at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh and the Mearns Primary School for
Primary Teachers. We are extremely gratefuL to our Local members who work so hard to initiate
Local events for our members.
ASENI - Biennial Conference 2024: Held on June 7th at W5 and supported by sponsorship from
ALmac, the conference attracted over 200 attendees, incLuding primary and post-primary teachers,
science technicians, and exhibitors. The event facilitated 22 exhibitor tables. providing valuable
networking and resource-sharing opportunities. A record number of technician delegates attended,
underscoring the strong demand for targeted, practical training and peer interaction. Technician
workshops on troubleshooting practical issues and lab safety were particularly valued. This

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conference reaffirmed the essential role of in-person professional gatherings in advancing science
education, enabLing educators to learn from each other. renew their motivation. and bring fresh
ideas back to their classrooms.
We're extremely grateful to ASE Northern Ireland Committee and Michelle Ryan, locaL Field Officer
for aLL their hard work in helping to stage and deliver this event which fosters coLLaboration,
community. professional development. and practicaL skill-sharing among science educators from
across Northern Ireland.
The ASE in Asia: The ASE Southeast Asia Conference. held on March 15-16. 2024. brought together
science educators and technicians from across the region. Hosted by Bangkok Patana SchooL in
partnership with The Association for Science Education and PhiLip Harris / FindeL International. and
sponsored by PhiLip Harris, Charleston Scientific, and Vernier, the conference offered a rich
professional Learning experience. A total of 125 delegates from 37 internationaL schooLs in seven
countries attended the two-day event, which was highly praised by participants for its subject-
specific focus and impact on science education in Southeast Asia.
We are enormously grateful to au our members who sit on our regional committees and devolved
nation committees and who commit a significant amount of time to our activities in local
communitie&
Professional Development
2. The ASE: Creating a comprehensive programme of professional learning for science educators
that promotes subject knowledge, improves confidence, improves outcomes and encourages
educators to remain in education.
In 2023/24. we continued to advance the professional development of our members and the broader
science education community through a wide range of events and publications. Guided by our
values, ASE offers high-quality CPD designed to support members in promoting excellence in science
education. Many of our expert speakers are drawn from within our own skilled membership,
contributing their insight5 to a CPD program tailored to addres5 key tOPiC5 in Science education-
from Al to Alpacas. and from professional recognition to hands-on practical work.
Annual Conference 202&. The ASE Annual Conference is a flagship event. held in high regard
amongst the science education community. This event brings together teachers, technicians,
research, academics, consultants. trainers. school suppliers. exam boards. charitable organisations
and policy makers from across the science education sector. It offers a unique space for professional
growth, networking. and access to inspiration speakers and influencers. By gathering experts and
practitioners. the conference fosters the exchange of ideas and insights on teaching pedagogy.
practical cLassroom strategies, the latest research and curriculum Linked resources.
The 2024 ASE Annual Conference took place at the University of Northampton's Waterside Campus.
The conference, curated by ASE committees. spanned three days and offered 250 sessions including
tailored programmes for post-16 educators, technicians, Early Career Teachers (ECTS), and teacher
trainers, primary and secondary teachers. as well as session on research and internationaL science
education. Key themes addressed were CLimate Change, Inclusion and Diversity, Research,
Sustainability, Professional Journeys. Practical Science. and Post-covid Learning, with sessions
curated by ASE Committees.
1,419 registered participants
250+ sessions
45 exhibitor stands

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Feedback was overwhelming positive. with 89% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the event had a
positive impact on their professional development. 80% agreeing or strongLy agreeing it has a
POSltive impact on subject knowledge. 80% agreeing or strongLy agreeing is had a positive impact on
science department and colleagues and 92% agreeing that they had picked up many ideas that
wouLd be incorporated in their personal practice.
Thank you to our conference partners and 5ponsor& AQA Philip Harris. Gatsby. RSQ Vitta. OUP. the
University of Northampton. and partners psrr.
Annual Teacher Developer Conference: Held in June at the Institute of Physics. and designed by our
Teacher Developer Committee, sessions expLored the journey from teacher to teacher developer and
examined the critical roles and research underpinning the development of teachers, knowledge
bases. The event was weLL received, and feedback was overwhelmingLy positive.
Thank you to AQA and Ogden Trust for sponsoring and to the Institute of Physics for kindLy hosting
the event.
Technlclan Conference: The Summer Conference on July 24 at Cambridge Regional College featured
a program of 16 sessions across four time sLots, including four suppLier workshops. The event
attracted 66 delegates, including technicians from both independent and international schools.
Exhibitors were pleased with delegate engagement, and attendees compLeted a total of 396 CPD
hours.
Thank you to Philip Harris for sponsoring this event and to Cambridge RegionaL College for hosting.
Online Learning
Al Serie& Al is transforming education by enhancing personalized learning, automating routine tasks
and providing data-driven insights into student progress. In science education, Al's capabilities to
anaLyse Large datasets and simuLate complex processes make it especialLy vaLuable. As schools
prepare students for a tech-driven future. understanding Al's potential has become essential for
science educators.
ASE ran a series of Al seminars, kindly sponsored by CENTURY Tech, focusing on the integration of Al
in science education. Attended by 230 participants. and featuring expert speakers and practical
insights, the series consisted of three webinars. each targeting different aspects of Al applications for
science educators. The series provided an overview of the fundamentals of Al, its different
appLications and how it could be used to benefi'ts science educators and students. There was ample
chance for discussion and for participants to raise questions around their own usage and experience
of Al in classroom. Participants left with a deeper understanding of Al, and more knowledge and
tooLs to integrate Al into their teaching practices. The positive reception and high LeveLs of
engagement underscore the series, impact.
Attendees rated the webinars highLy. with average scores of 4.3/5 for positive impact on practice,
4.5/5 for professional deveLopment. and 4.5/5 for improved understanding of the subject matter.
Maths for Teachers of A-level Biology. Now in its fourth phase of funding, this initiative aims to
develop the capacities and conlidence of biology teachers in their use of mathematics within the
post 16 context, and to encourage more students to study LeveL 3 mathematics during the post-16
phase. A CPD course. foLlowed by 47 participants. consisted of eight 90-minute online sessions from
November'23 to March'24. The project is funded by the Department of Education in partnership
with ASE and Mathematics in Education and Industry {MEI) as part of the Advanced Mathematics
Support Programme (AMSP).

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ASE BEST Bite& This project developed three pilot units of research-informed, topic-LeveL, bite-sized
online CPD and accompanying resources for teachers of science in upper primary and Lower
secondary schooLs.
drawing on the approaches of the Best Evidence Science Teaching (BEST) project. and evaluated the
impact of the pilot units on a sample of teachers. It was clear from the teacher interviews and other
evaLuation aspects that the piLot CPD units had been well received and were appreciated, and that
there is an appetite for more CPD Like that deveLoped for this proof-of-principle project. The unique
combination of features of CPD that is topic-level, research-informed, bite-sized, completed online
and seLf-directed made it very appealing to the primary and secondary science teachers in the study.
Some of the teachers were from schooLs deemed by Ofsted to require improvement, and/or with a
high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Some were from schools that have Little
history of engagement with the ASE or the work of UYSEG and CIEC. The project, completed in
December 2023, was funded by Wellcome Foundation Legacy funding, and deveLoped and delivered
in partnership with the University of York Science Education Group and Centre for Industry Education
CoLLaboration.
Science on Stage UK National Steering Group: ASE is proud to be the UK member of Science on
Stage.. an initiative that fosters international collaboration among teachers. promoting the exchange
of ideas, resources, and teaching practices that enhance science education. This year, we finalized
the selection of the UK delegation to represent us at the Science on Stage 2024 Festival in Turku,
Finland, scheduled for August 2024. In addition to the eleven deLegates chosen through our nationaL
selection process, three UK teachers were selected in the 'Joint Projects, category, coLLaborating with
partners from Sweden. PortugaL, and BuLgaria. Approximately half of the UK deLegation had the
opportunity to showcase their projects during a'practice run, at the SchooLs Exhibition at the ASE
Annual Conference in Northampton in January 2024.
Professlonal Reglsters
The Association for Science Education, as a licensed body of the Science Council, is empowered
under the terms of its RoyaL Charter to administer Professional Registration awards to individuaLs
who meet the application requirements. Applicants must be active in science teaching and learning
in the UK or overseas,. this incLudes teachers and technicians in alL state and independent schooLs,
colleges and universities. as well as advisers. inspectors. consultants and researchers.
This year. our Registration Board. supported by our Registrar, focused on maintaining compliance
with Science Council standards, adapting procedures for remote and paperless workflows, and
increasing registrant numbers by promoting registration linked to professional development. Systems
improvements, incLuding data cleansing and accurate record-keeping in CiviCRM, have strengthened
our monitoring and communication with registrants. We were pleased that the Science CounciL
License review confirmed full compLiance with no actions required. validating our commitment to
best practices.
Our registrant numbers have shown modest growth. with total registrations increasing from 302 in
April 2023 to 307 by October 2024, despite a brief decline due to data cleansing adjustments. The
ASE remains committed to recognising exceLLence in science education through professionaL
registration, and we are proud to report that one of our Chartered Science Teachers received a CPD
award for excelLence in professional development this year, underscoring our impact on high-quaLity
science teaching in line with our charitabLe goals.

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Projects that promote excellence and innovation in Science Education
Keeping Science PracticaL. The Keeping Science Practical project, funded by the WoLfson Foundation,
aims to enhance access to hands-on. purposeful science education in schools. particularly those
serving disadvantaged students. The program focuses on improving teachers, confidence and skiLLs in
delivering practical science. helping them engage students more effectively in STEM subjects.
In the past year. the project successfully met the objectives to provide practical science support to
schools serving disadvantaged learners. We exceeded our recruitment goaL by enroLling 55 schools,
with 52 completing the baseLine questionnaire. A total of 30 schools compLeted the finaL evaluation,
contributing 374 entries to the online register. indicating a broader reach.
The CPD sessions were highLy rated, with 98% of attendees scoring them as "good" or better.
ALthough conference attendance was lower than expected, 15 educators participated, and schooLs
expressed satisfaction with the support provided.
The Wolfson Foundation was pLeased with the project's outcomes and. as a result. allowed the ASE to
carry over unused funds to extend the initiative for another year, with a target of recruiting an
additional 50 schools. This project has not only furthered the ASE'S mission to enhance science
education but has aLs0 provided linancial benefits through memberships. conference participation,
and book sales.
Inclusion in Schools: The IncLusion in Science programme. is an online CPD initiative aimed at
science teachers and Leaders. Funded by the Department for Education. the programme targets
teachers in state-funded schools in England. specifically for Key Stages 3. 4. and 5. It focuses on
promoting inclusion in science education. especialLy for groups of students who may face
engagement and attainment chaLlenges. Our Inclusion in Science team deveLoped and delivered an
online CPD programme consisting of 6 modules- sessions focused on building an inclusive culture in
science cLassrooms; career-related materials: seminar discussions encouraged idea-sharing and peer
interaction: helping teachers to reflect on their practices and impLement incLusive changes in their
teaching.
In the 2023-24 academic year, two cohorts participated. totaLling 235 teachers.
The programme seeks to effectively equip teachers with knowledge and skills to buiLd an inclusive
culture in their cLassrooms. with a notable improvement in their use of inclusive language and their
conh'dence in engaging students.
An independent evaLuation conducted in earLy 2024 by Impact Ed, based on both quantitative and
qualitative data. found that the programme had a positive impact. Key findings include..
96.996 of participants felt confident about making students feeL welcome.
95.796 rated the sessions as of good or very good quality.
60.296 reported refLecting on and changing their department practices for greater inclusivity.
Participants saw a 4886 increase in knowLedge of inclusive practices and a 29.1% increase in
awareness of their own biases.

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The evaluation recommends continuing the interactive elements of the programme, such as
breakout groups and discussions. and providing more resources on inclusive careers. It also suggests
adding more flexibility regarding time and further enhancing the evaluation process, including
qualitative research and matching pre- and post-programme survey data.
Sadly. DfE fundings for the programme ended in August 2024. We WILI be offering a version of this
programme for secondary and Primary schooLs. We continue to seek alternative funding to reduce
costs to participating schools and improve accessibility.
Key Moments in History and Science: Building on the success of the Mary Anning piLot project, which
showed positive eff ects on chiLdren's learning progress and chaLlenged teachers to improve their
science teaching methods, the Museo de Ciencias-universidad de Navarra has partnered with the
MaryAnning project to expand its impact on primary science education in Spain. Previous research
has shown that science education in the Spanish curriculum is LargeLy focused on theoreticaL
Learning, with minimaL emphasis on practical inquiry or dialogue. The Mary Anning project provides
valuable training that enhances teachers, professional pedagogical deveLopment and offers
innovative resources for fostering classroom inquiry.
The 14-month project, {starting in October 2023). has already shown significant outcomes, working
with 20 primary schooLs, 40 teachers and their pupils across Spain. The most noticeabLe results
include children's improved knowLedge and understanding. increased confidence in discussing major
scientific concepts, and a deeper appreciation for the role of questioning in science. Likewise,
teachers have observed greater class participation, more independent research conducted by
Students at home, and a shift in their approach to teaching across three key areas:
The fundamentaL concepts of fossils and evolution (content knowledge).
The principles and processes of scientific inquiry (procedural knowledge).
The nature of scientifi'c. historical. and religious knowledge (epistemic knowledge).
This project aLso increased its reach in the UK through articles focused on dialogic teaching
approaches in Education Today. Headteacher Update. SchooLs Week and Teach Primary. These.
together with emaiL and social media campaigns. significantly increased engagement with the
project's webpage and resources. As a resuLt of this ampLilication work, our Mary Anning landing
page saw a 3,016Yo increase in views compared to the previous period.
Award Winner
The lilm depicting Mary Anninls earLy life. produced as part of ASE'S Mar
Annin
a fossil hunter's
stor
primary resource. by fi'lm director James Morgan. won two further accoLades this year! It was
announced this week that'sea Dragon., a 15-minute narrative fiLm about the young Mary Anning
and her discoveries, has won Best Short Film and Best Fiction Short Film at the InternationaL Bra
Science FILM Fest 2023 in PortugaL. [include images]
ASE Journals and Publications
Our famiLy of journals. along with our events. webinars, and onLine learning, offers members a
diverse range of content that deepens subject and disciplinary knowledge, supports effective
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addresses key topics this year. including climate change. curricuLum connections, a closer Look at our
Living world. arts-based Learning. incLusive teaching and Learning. and artiliciaL intelligence.
In 2023124, we pubLished over 153 articles across our journals, including three issues of Education in
Science {EIS}, four issues of Primary Science, six editions of School Science Review (SSR) in both In
Depth and In Practice formats. and one issue of the Journal of Emergent Science (JES), sponsored by
the Primary Science Teaching Trust. Additionally. we launched the new Science Teacher Education
hub. which replaces the Journal of Science Teacher Education (STE). This dedicated onLine space
captures the perspectives of science teacher educators, experienced teachers, trainee teachers, and
the international community, weLcoming contributions from all voices on current issues in science
teacher education. The hub features podcasts. articles. and the Latest news and events in the fieLd.
Our journals now reach over 12,500 subscribers. with more than 100 universities and institutions
subscribing to library editions. helping to expand access to professional development resources for
science educators and teacher trainees.
This year. our journaLs have placed a strong emphasis on exploring and understanding our Living
world. Both Primary Science and SSR have featured articLes focused on sustainability and the
importance of deepening our knowledge of the environment. Primary Science highlighted key topics
such as farming, animaL ethics. sustainability, and recycling, while also showcasing Sindhu Jacob's
innovative approach to investigating the relative rates of photosynthesis and respiration in a water
plant Using hydrogen carbonate indicator. Professor MicheaL Reiss, our President wrote an article on
the theme he explored at our annual conference on the critical question: what specific contribution
can schooL science make in addressing the climate crisis and the escalating loss of biodiversity.
These articles not only foster a greater understanding of environmental issues but also encourage
educators and students to think criticaLly about their role in shaping a sustainable future.
ALthough we no longer produce our International Journal, we have remained committed to
incorporating global perspectives on science across our publications. In SSR, for example- Romaiza
Naseem and Nasima Hassan explored decoLonisation as a vital approach to creating a more
inclusive and dynamic curricuLum: SheiLa Hopkins offered vaLuabLe insights on integrating content
and Language deveLopment to better support EAL (English as an additionaL language) students in
science education. AdditionaLLy, Simon Taylor discusses a research project in New Zealand, where 13-
to 14-year-oLds used diorama construction to engage with climate science. In EIS, we featured
articLes on promoting substantive knowledge progression within the AustraLian science curricuLum
and as weLL as a unique African perspective on practical work in the science curricuLum. Through
these contributions, we continue to ensure that diverse global viewpoints enrich the science
education discourse, empowering educators worLdwide to think criticaLly and incLusively.
ASE'S publishing arm - Miugate House Education
In 2023/24. ASE'S publishing arm. MiLLgate. continued to make impact with its award-winning books.
NotabLy, Kathryn Horan's Wowl But Why? won the Teach Awards 2023 in the Primary STEM category.
The book has been praised for its ability to balance engaging activities with deepening both teacher
and pupil knowLedge, Linking each'wow" moment to reaL-worLd applications. It incLudes activities
tailored for primary cLassrooms. connecting science concepts to students, everyday Lives and global
issues, as well as providing Links to nationaL curricula and STEM careers. Grappling with Graphs was
also shortListed for the Teach Secondary Awards 2024 in the CPD category with judges
acknowledging its valuable contribution to teacher deveLopment. particularly in enhancing the
teaching of graphs in science education. Through these efforts, MilLgate continues to support high-
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Unfortunately, overaLL sales of books and publications has declined again this financial year. (£53,231
this financiaL year verses £68.184 in 2023). We believe this is partly due to chalLenges in establishing
a platform on Amazon. but also reflects that many resources are now freely available onLine and are
more cost effective.
Policy and Advocacy
3. Influence science education policy at national levels to achieve curriculum reform that meet
young people's needs and drives a policy and practical framework that supports science
educators. encourages them to stay in practice and helps to improve outcomes.
In 2023/24, we continued to inform national and regional policy on a range of topics including
guidance on primary science educatiory 11-16 educatiory post-16 educatiory teacher professional
development and new science GCSE qualifications in Wales. We continue to work in partnership with
the Institute of Physic5 {IOP), the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC),
and the Royal Society. through the influential Science Education Policy Alliance (SEPA), as part of the
Leorned Societies Group in Scotlan(t and with a range of partner organisations including Primary
Science Quality Mark. Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) and the University of Manchester.
ASE is highly regarded as an authority on what constitutes exceLLence in science education. We draw
on our weaLth of expertise and our collective knowLedge to shape and inform policy at national and
regional leveL. In 2023/24 we have worked both independentLy and in partnership to inform policy
across Westminster and Whitehall as well as the devolved nations.
Highlights include..
In October 2023. the Primary Curriculum Advisory Group. convened by IOP. RSB, and RSC. with
ASE, produced a report with recommendations for the future of the primary science
curricuLum. The proposed framework aims to inspire educators with a clear vision for
primary science. ensuring aLI children gain meaningfuL scientific understanding and fostering
essential skiLLs to prepare them as informed. responsible citizens.
The ASE was represented on the advisory group of the EEF guidance on improving primary
science, which came out in November 2023. The report provides six practical
recommendations to help teachers and school leaders enhance their science teaching.
focusing on buiLding students, scientific vocabulary and connecting new concepts to reaL-
world contexts. Each recommendation includes models, exampLes. and strategies to
demonstrate how these improvements can be effectively impLemented in primary school
classrooms.
In December 2023 we weLcomed the findings and recommendations of the House of Lords
consultation on 11-16 education which called for urgent change to the 11-16 education
system. Our own response to this inquiry included calLs to ensure the school science curricula
eff ectiveLy engaged and prepared aLL students to tackLe chaLLenges such as climate change
and sustainability and equips young peopLe with the necessary knowLedge. skilLs, attitudes.
and values to live their Lives well.
In March we responded to the DfE consuLtation on the proposed Advanced British Standard
advocating a curricuLum overhauL that fostered critical thinking. practicaL skills, and
interdiscipLinary Learning, with greater emphasis on fields like engineering, cLimate
education, and sustainability. Key concerns on the proposals incLuded teacher workload.
resources. and equitable access for diverse student popuLations, as well as the need for
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strategies for learners with additional needs. aiming for a hoListic. inclusive, and forward-
looking educational system.
In April, we launched our four election pledges for a future government (see box below) and
met with several MPS and peers to discuss how these might help to shape Science education
policy in the future.
In June we welcomed Qualih'cations Wales. decision to introduce a new GCSE, The Sciences
(doubLe award). starting in September 2026. with the expectation that most learners WILL
study it. This aligns with our Long-standing view that a combined science route, blending the
best aspects of both combined and separate science study, ensures equity and better use of
specialist teachers. We. however, continue to express concerns that the introduction a new
singLe award science GCSE will limit post-16 progression opportunities.
ASE'S Manifesto to help transform science education for a brighter future: In April, in anticipation of
a forthcoming General Election. we launched our Election Pledges. These pledges were informed by
detaiLed discussions including with members and stakeholders at the TaLking Science Debate heLd at
the ASE'S Annual Conference in January 2024.
l. National review of the vision for science education
We caLI on the next government to undertake a comprehensive nationaL review of science education
Led by an independent body, inclusive of diverse perspectives from across the education sector.
2. Reform of the science education curriculum and assessment
Utilising the insights from the national review, we urge the next government to seek substantial
reforms to the science education curricuLum and assessment.
3. Increased funding to support training and ongoing professional development
The next government must take urgent Steps to elevate the status of science education profes5ionaLs,
placing their weLL-being and ongoing development at the forefront of the education agenda.
4. Support for equlty and Incluslon Inltlatlves that help to ensure au young people have equal
access to exceLlent science education
Addressing inequity and inclusion in schools is a critical aspect of ensuring a fair and just education
system. All students shouLd have equaL access to quaLity education regardLess of their background or
circumstances.
Organisational Sustainability
4. Build a strong and sustainable organisation that meets our members. needs. ensures growth and
is h't for the future.
In 2023124 the ASE continued to implement changes that sought to improve membership numbers;
and tackle Low reserves.
Tackling falling membership: In 2023, we conducted a thorough review of our membership structure,
aiming to make membership more affordable, fLexible, and inclusive. Our new rates include an
annual fee of £45 for standard members. £25 for Technicians and retired educators, and free
membership for student teachers. with discounts in their third year. The member offer was clarified
with members all receiving the same extensive benefits incLuding reguLar science education updates,
substantial discounts on resources, a copy of Education in Science and new features like quarterly
CPD updates and additional online resources. Members were given the option to add a journaL of
their choice (SSR, PS or STE) for a smalL fee. The changes were designed to foster a more supportive
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growth in membership of around 21% and good feedback from members who have welcomed these
changes.
Financial sustainability. We continue to monitor income and expenditure carefully and have
identified some further cost-saving opportunities across several areas, including conferences,
journals, and pubLications. Following a strategic staff restructure in 2022123. we now operate with a
Leaner team, and. as part of our commitment to financial sustainability, trustees decided in May 2023
to relinquish our office lease. This decision provided a valuable cash injection. boLstering our
reserves and strengthening our financial position for the future. We expect to move out of the
building by 1st September 2024.
Strategic Plan: Work was undertaken during the year to develop a new strategic plan (2024-2027).
The plan was developed in discussion the staff team, committees and trustees. It continues to buiLd
on the four overarching themes of advocacy. CPD, community and organi5ational stabiLity and
incLudes key values upon which our activities and approach are buiLt.
ASE Archive: We are deeply grateful to our volunteer5. John Lawrence, Peter Borrows, and Alan
Rhodes. who dedicated significant time to cataloguing our extensive archive ahead of the office
relocation. This remarkable collection. spanning over 100 years, includes journals, bookLets,
pamphlets, event programs, reports, educationaL resources, photographs, and minutes, all
documenting the rich history of ASE. Recognising the archive's historical and educational value. we
are actively exploring partnerships with Libraries interested in preserving and managing this unique
resource for future generations.
Brandln{. As part of our ongoing transformation. we were pleased to unveiL a refreshed visual
identity for the Association for Science Education. The new logo-a modern interpretation of the
iconic ASE ambigram-honours the history of ASE. while signaLLing a forward-looking and modern
organisation. The redesigned look is being rolled out in phases, with updates made as needed to
avoid unnecessary costs. While some materials still feature the previous design, they WILL be
gradualLy updated over time to reflect the fresh Look without incurring waste.
Future Plans
ASE remains dedicated to supporting the science education workforce through robust professional
development, strong advocacy. and an active community network. We are passionate about ensuring
accessible, high-quality science education for alL. empowering teachers, technicians. and trainers to
deliver exceptional science learning experiences.
Our priorities in 2024/25 incLude enhancing our professional support community, expanding our
advocacy and curriculum development efforts. and pursuing greater financiaL stability. Key initiatives
WIIL include:
Delivery of a range of CPD opportunities. including a partnership with Physics Partners to
support non subject speciaLists and a series of webinars to support our primary community.
We'LI continue to develop our internationaL. teacher deveLoper. technician and locaL
networks.
We aim to strengthen our advocacy. feeding into key government consultations on the
curriculum in England and on qualifi'cations in Scotland and Wales.
We will streamLine our JournaLs and launch a new look which aLigns with our new branding.
We'LI continue to champion practicaL science and WILI relaunch the School IncLusion Program
under a new funding model.
The staff team WILI transition to a fulLy remote model of work from September 2024.

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We continue to actively pursue new funding sources within the STEM sector and from trusts and
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From the Honorary Treasurer
This has been a year of continuing change for the Association. There has been a reduction in staffi'ng
and additional cost savings made in book and journal production and regional support. These
changes have been essential and are part of a bigger plan of change to ensure the ongoing h"nancial
sustainability of the Association. The impact of these changes is now being felt and will be more
apparent in the year 2024/25 and beyond.
The strategic plan with its threads of Community. Professional development and Advocacy continues
to provide a major tooL in informing and supporting the linanciaL planning of the Association. This is
used in conjunction with regular risk assessments.
Throughout the year Laura Rafferty {Director of Finance and Operations) has continued to provide
exceLlent support for myself and the trustee body. My role as Honorary treasurer, together with the
trustee body is to have an oversight of financial matters incLuding proposed plans for the future.
Reporting is timely and transparent, and Trustees have sufficient information to assess financiaL risks
and make decisions accordingly.
To summarlse the year.
Income:
We were pleased with the financial performance of the annual conference in Northampton.
Increased membership numbers have aLlowed us to meet our budget for membership income but
other areas. in particular book-sales and fundraising were weaker than expected. We have been very
dependent on project income over the Last few years which WILI be difficuLt to sustain, particularLy
following the end of DfE funding for the IncLusion in Schools project in August 2024. We are seeking
alternative funding, but this wilL impact on our income. We extend our thanks to those who made
charitable donations to support the Association this year.
Expenditure:
There have been savings in a number of areas incLuding staffing and book and journal production.
We surrendered our office Lease at the beginning of September 2024 and staff WILI be working
remotely from now on. Committee meetings will continue to be held remoteLy, saving on travel costs.
The lease surrender WILL provide a signilicant cash injection in the 2024/25 accounts, bolstering our
reserves.
We have an unrestricted deficit for the year of £30.974. with £159.874 in unrestricted reserves at the
end of the fi-nancial year. Our aim is to build our reserves level over the next few years. For further
detaiLs on our reserves policy and our reserves level at the time of writing pLease see page 20.
The next few years are going to be chaLlenging for all of us. trustees. members and staff. I have great
faith in the future of the Association. and I know that everyone will be working incredibly hard to
ensure it continues to have a bright future. At all times we need to make sure that we can provide
services for members and meet our charitable objectives.
Dr Susan Burr
Honorary Treasurer

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Trustees. Report
The Trustees present their annual report and consoLidated financial statements for the year ended
31st July 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting poLicies set out in
note I to the financial statements and comply with the Charitvs constitution, the Charities Act 2011,
the Charitie5 and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, regulation 8 of the Charitie5 Accounts
(Scotland) Regulations 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicabLe to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1st
January 2019).
Public benefit
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard
to public benefi't guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
Objects and activities
Objects
The objects of the Association are to promote education by the foLlowing means:
(a) improving the teaching of science; and
(b) providing an authoritative medium through which opinions of teachers of science may be
expressed on educational matters; and
(c) affording means of communication among all persons and bodies of persons concerned with the
teaching of science in particuLar and education in general.
Activities
The Rules of the Association provide for the promotion of its objects by:_
(a) holding general and other meetings: and
(b) publishing journals and other literature including literature in eLectronic formats concerned with
the teaching of science and ancilLary matters: and
(c) establishing and maintaining of a centre or centres of administration and of information on any
aspect of science education,. and
(d)-(h) the administration of the Chartered Science Teacher award. CSciTeach incLuding the register
thereof and associated standards, admissions, removals discipLinary matters and appeals, and
(i) such other means as the Association may from time to time determine and as may be consistent
with the charitable objects of the Association.
Structure. governance and management
The Association is governed by its Royal Charter (dated 13th October 2004) and associated By-Laws
(updated and approved by the Privy Council October 2012) and RuLes of the Association (as adopted
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The Trustee Body of the Association is responsible for aLI governance issues and the Education
Group, comprised of eLected members of the Association. is concerned with issues related to ASE'S
work in Science education.
The Trustee Body
Trustees have responsibility for ensuring that ASE complies with relevant charity laws and
regulations, that the fi'nances are properLy regulated and monitored and that appropriate policies
are in pLace. The Trustees ensure that the activities of the Association fit with the Strategic PLan and
take a long-term view of the health of the Association.
The Trustee body consists of:
three members elected from the Education Group of the Association
three members elected from the membership by direct vote
four further members appointed by Trustee body
the Chair of the Association (may be deLegated to the past-chair of the Association)
One Trustee is nominated to represent Trustees on the Quality and Audit Committee. A Chair of
Trustees and a vice Chair is elected from and by the Trustee members. The Chair-ELect and
Immediate Past Chair of the Association may attend meetings of the Trustee Body and may
participate in Trustee discussions both at and between meetings.
Inductlon and tralnlng of Trustees
New Trustees are provided with a full information pack incLuding Code of Conduct and variou5
poLicies. They take part in training on functions such as charity h-nance, EDI and the responsibiLities
of trustees. On-going training consists of the circuLation of Charity Commission updates and training
on aspects of the Trustee's role. Trustees are syStematicaLly reviewing performance against the
Charity Governance code to ensure continuous understanding and improvement in governance.
The Trustees are responsible for the direction and management of the Association through its
Strategic Plan. Key responsibilities incLude ensuring a clear vision. the corporate behaviour of the
charity, legaL and regulatory governance, compliance. guardianship of assets and ensuring high
standards of governance. The Trustee body meets on four occasions during the year.
Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of approvaL of these fi'nancial statements are
Listed below: _
Manoj Chitnavis - Appointed Member (Chair of Trustees from 1st August 2023)
David Allen - Representing Education Group (Appointed 1st August 2024)
Cerian Ayres - Representing Education Group
OLivia Bussey- Appointed Member (Appointed 1st August 2023) (Trustee Rep on Q&A
Committee .24/25)
Bryan Berry- Appointed Member (Resigned July 2024)
Susan Burr- ELected by Membership. (Association Treasurer)
Helen Harden. Immediate Past Chair of the Association (Resigned 31st JULY 2024)
Maggie Hannon - Appointed Member (Trustee rep on Q&A Committee '23/24)
Leigh Hoath - Representing Education Group (Co-chair of the Association 2023-2024)
Jane Oldham - Appointed Member (Chair of Association 2024-2025)
Geoff Mackey- Elected by Membership (Resigned 31st JULY 2024)

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Alex Sinclair- Representing Education Group (Co-chair of the Association 2023-2024)
Corinne Stevenson - Elected by Membership (Appointed 1st August 2024)
Membership
Membership numbers as of July 2024:
IndividuaL Teachers/Technicians: 4,469 {2023: 2.935)
SchooLs and Institutions.. 535 (2023: 780)
Total No of Members (including institutions): 5.004 {2023: 3,715)
Total individuaL subscribers: 6.183 (2023: 5.115)
Key management personnel
The Trustee Body and the Chief Executive (Lynn Ladbrook) are the key management personneL The
Chair and the Chief Executive are in reguLar contact to discuss ongoing matters and fuLL reports from
the Chief Executive are discussed at meetings of the Trustee Body incLuding aLI matters relating to
activities, finance. budgeting. strategy and future pLanning. The Chief Executive is subject to an
annual development review by the ASE Chair and Treasurer who advise the remuneration committee
of proposed awards which are then ratifi'ed by the Trustee Body.
Flnanclal revlew
The financial position of the charity and the group is set out in the financial statements, including
principal sources of funding and resources expended. The financiaL statements have been prepared
in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes. the requirements of the Trust Deed
and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and comply with current statutory requirements. More detaiL on the
ASE'S financial performance for the year and its principal sources of income is given in the Honorary
Treasurer's annual report on page 21.
As stated in note Ib the Trustees have considered going concern. As detailed in note Ib, the Trustees
have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for
the foreseeabLe future and therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting.
Risk assessment
The Trustees have assessed the risks to which the Charity may be exposed. A risk register is produced
quarterly by the Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Operations which sets out the main
operational, fi'nance and compliance risks facing the Association. Key risks are currently identified as
declining membership which wilL resuLt in a loss of reach and impact as weLI as loss of income.
Mitigating actions have been taken after discussions with the Board of Trustees. and these include
measures to reduce costs with savings made on print, publications. IT. staff and audit fees. To ensure
membership is more affordable for all we have also taken the decision to reduce membership
subscriptions from September 23 as explained eLsewhere in this report.
Reserves policy
Total consoLidated reserves as of 31st July 2024 are £258.485 (2023: £340,051). Of these £98.611 are
restricted (2023: £149.203). NearLy alL amounts in restricted funds will be spent on projects in the
year ahead (see note 17a for further details). The ASE undertakes an annual review of reserves policy
to ensure finances are sufficient to meet our charitabLe aims or in extremis to pay our financial
obLigations in an orderLy wind-down. The reserves policy sets a minimum level of reserves at 4
months of running costs and a maximum at 10 months. with the target LeveL of reserves set at 6
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recognise the need to strengthen our financiaL position. Our goaL is to increase reserves to the ideal
Level of 6 months. running costs within the next two years through careful management of
expenditure. initiatives to grow our membership. and increased efforts to diversify our income
streams.
At the time of writing our target level of reserves amounts to approximately £385,000. Total
consolidated unrestricted reserves at 31st JULY 2024 were £159.874 (2023: £190.848). However, we
have secured a cash injection from the surrender of our office Lease which eases cash flow and puts
projected reserves at the end of the next financial year at £279,000 which equates to approximate
4.4 months of reserves. thus meeting our minimum threshold.
Trustees acknowledge the continued pressure on reserves and continue to monitor income and
expenditure extremely carefully.
Key investment policy
Monies are currentLy held in an interest-bearing deposit account.
Statement of Trustee Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsibLe for preparing the report of the Trustees and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales and in Scotland requires the Trustees to
prepare financial statements for each financiaL year which give a true and fair view of the state of
aff airs of the charity and the groLJP and of the incoming resources and application of resources of
the group for that period.
In preparing these financiaL statements. the Trustees are required to:
select suitabLe accounting policies and then apply them consistentLy;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
(SORP),
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
state whether appLicable United Kingdom accounting standards have been foLlowed, subject
to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financiaL statements:
prepare the financiaL statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity and group WILI continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that discLose with reasonabLe
accuracy at any time the fi'nancial position of the charity and the group and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
ReguLations 2008, the Charities and Trustee Investment (ScotLand) Act 2005. the Charities Accounts
(Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the provisions of the charity's constitution. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and group and hence for taking reasonable
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Disclosure of infomiation to auditor
Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is
relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they
have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor
is aware of such information.
Auditor
Goldwins were appointed as new auditors to the charity in June 2023 and it was confirmed by at the
March AGM that they be re-appointed for the next financial year.
On behalf of the Trustee Body
Manoj Chitnavis
Chair of Trustees
8th March 2025

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Independent Auditorfs Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Association for Science Education
{the'Charity') for the year ended 31JuLy 2024 which comprise the consoLidated Statement of Financial
Activities. the group and parent Charity's Balance Sheets. group's statement of cash flows and notes
to the linanciaL statements, including a summary of significant accounting poLicies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable Law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, incLuding FinanciaL Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom GeneralLy Accepted Accounting
Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and charity's affairs as at 31 JULY 2024 and of
its income and expenditure for the year then ended;
have been properLy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice:
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the charity's Royal Charter, the
Charities and Trustee Investment (ScotLand) Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts
(ScotLand) ReguLations 2006 (as amended) and Charities Act 2011.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with InternationaL Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and
applicable Law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the financiaL statements section of our report. We are independent of
the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the h'nanciaL
statements in the UK including the FRC'S EthicaL Standard and we have fuLliILed our other ethical
responsibiLities in accordance with these requirements. We beLieve that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concem
In auditing the financiaL statements. we have concLuded that the trustees, use of the going concern
basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to
events or conditions that, individualLy or colLectively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at Least tweLve months from when
the linanciaL statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibiLities and the responsibiLities of the trustees with respect to going concern are
described in the relevant sections of this reporL
Other information
The trustees are responsibLe for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the annual report other than the fi'nancial statements and our auditor's report
thereon. Our opinion on the linanciaL statements does not cover the other information and, except to
the extent otherwise expLicitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance
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In connection with our audit of the financiaL statements. our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materiaLLy inconsistent with
the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appearsto be materiaLIy
misstated. If we identify such materiaL inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financiaL statements or a
material misstatement of the other information. If. based on the work we have performed, we
conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report
that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the Light of the knowLedge and understanding of the Charity and environment obtained in the course
of the audit. we have not identifi'ed material misstatements in the Trustees, Annual Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in reLation to which the Charities Act
2011 or the Charity Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) requires us to report to you if,
in our opinion:
sufficient accounting records have not been kept;
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns: or
we have not obtained aLI the information and explanations necessary for the purposes of our
audit.
Responsibilities of the trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees. responsibilities statement, the trustees are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satislied that they give a true and fair view, and
for such internaL controL as they determine is necessary to enabLe the preparation of financial
statements that are free from materiaL misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the fi'nancial statements. the trustees are responsibLe for assessing the Charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, discLosing. as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unLess the trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity orto cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whetherthe financial statements as a whole
are free from materiaL misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor's report
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs{UK) wilLaLways detect a materiaL misstatementwhen
it exist5. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in
the aggregate, they could reasonabLy be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of these financiaL statements.
Irregularities. including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in Line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in
respect of irreguLarities. incLuding fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting
irregularities. including fraud are set out below.

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Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities. including fraud
and non-compliance with Laws and reguLations, our procedures incLuded the foLLowing'.
We enquired of management. which included obtaining and reviewing supporting
documentation, concerning the charitys policies and procedures reLating to..
Identifying, evaLuating. and complying with laws and regulations and whether they
were aware of any instances of non-compliance",
Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of
any actual, suspected, or aLLeged fraud:
The internal controls estabLished to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance
with Laws and regulations:
We inspected the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
We obtained an understanding of the Legal and reguLatory framework that the charity operates
in. focusing on those Laws and reguLations that had a material effect on the h'nanciaL
statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the charity from our
professional and sector experience.
We reviewed the financiaL statement disclosures and tested these to supporting
documentation to assess compliance with appLicable Laws and regulations.
We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected reLationships that
may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the
appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. assessed whether the judgements
made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias and tested signifi'cant
transactions that are unusual or those outside the normal course of business.
Because of the inherent Limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we WILI not detect all irreguLarities.
incLuding those Leading to a material misstatement in the financiaL statements or non-compliance
with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from
the events and transactions refLected in the fi'nancial statements, as we wilL be less likeLy to become
aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is aLs0 greater regarding irreguLarities occurring due
to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentionaL concealment, forgery. colLusion. omission or
misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting CounciL's website
at.. www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibiLities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made soLeLy to the Charitls trustees, as a body, in accordance with the charitws Royal
Charter. section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and the regulations made under section 154 of that Act.
reguLation 10 of the Charities Accounts (ScotLand} ReguLations 2006 (as amended) and under Section
44(1) (c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. Our audit work has been
undertaken so that we might state to the Charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to
them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fulLest extent permitted by law. we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity's trustees as a body. for our audit
work, for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.

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Goldwins Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
75 Maygrove Road
London
NW6 2EG
18th March 2025
Goldwins Limited is eLigible for appointment as auditors of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for
appointment as auditors of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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Financial activities
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an income and
expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 July 2024
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unreslricted
Restricted
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
11.589
714.236
IL589
1399569
3,013
1,493.600
685.333
Other trading activities
Sponsorship and advertising
62.430
62A30
66,334
Investments
4.293
4293
3.328
Total income
792,548
685333
IA77081
1,566,275
Expenditure on:
Raising fun(ts-.
Sale of educational materials
7aib
87.737
87.737
95,278
Charitable activities
7aft•
735.785
735.925
IA7L710
1,479,220
Total expenditure
823522
735,925
1,559A47
1,574,498
Net income / (expenditure) for the year and net
movement in fund5
(30.974)
150592)
181566}
(8,2231
Reconciliation of fun
Total funds brought forward at l August
190.848
149.203
340,051
348,274
Total lunds carrled lonvard at 31 Julv
159074
98.611
258A85
340.051
All of the above results are derived from continuing activilies.
There were no other recognised gains or losses Other than those stated above.
The attached noles form part of these financial slatement&

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Charity Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an income and
expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 July 2024
2024
Tolal
2023
Total
see Note 2b
Unrestrfcled
Resirlcted
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activitie5
11.589
661.005
IL589
1346J38
3,013
1,425,417
685.333
Other trading activitie5
Sponsorship and advertising
62.430
62A30
66.334
Investments
4.293
4.293
3,328
Total income
739317
685333
L424.650
1.498,092
Expendlture on:
Raising fun(ts.'
Primary purpose trading activities
87.737
87.737
95,278
Charitable activities
677.463
735.925
L413J88
1.402,284
Total expendlture
765200
735.925
ISOL125
1.497,562
Net Income l {expendlture) for the year and net
movement in funds
(25￿3)
(50592)
(76A751
530
Reconciliation ol lunts
Total funds brought forward at l August
216.985
149.203
366.188
365,658
Total lunds carrled foThiard at 31 July
19U02
98.611
289.713
366.188
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above.
The atlached notes form part of these financial 5tatemenls.

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Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheets
Group
2024
Group
2023
Charity
2024
Charity
2023
Note
Fixed assetk
I nvestment in Subsidiary
li
Current assetr
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
13
9.985
107h65
459,729
17.825
151.308
427,232
335396
270,439
337,809
282,602
577379
596.365
605A35
620,411
Liabilities
Creditors- amounts falling due within one year
14
(318094)
(256,314)
(316,122) {254,223)
Net current assets
258.485
340.051
289,713
366,188
Total net assets
258A85
340,051
289,713
366,188
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted fund5=
General funds
15.16.17
98.611
149,203
98,611
149,203
Is9￿74
190.848
19L102
216,985
Total funds
258A85
340,051
289,713
366,188
Approved by the trustees on 8th March 2025
Manoj Chitnavis
Trustee
The attached notes form part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Note
2024
2024
2023
2023
Cash f Iow5 from operating activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities
18
36.790
42.866
Cash f lows from Investlng actlvltles
Interest receivable
(4.293)
(3,328)
Cash provided by / (used in) investing activities
{4.293)
{3,328)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
32,497
39,538
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
427,232
387,694
Cash and cash equfvalents at the end of the year
18
459,729
427,232

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **a) Basis of preparation** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Rules of Association, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee lnvestment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of lreland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". 

The charitable company and group meet the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note. 

## **b) Going concern** 

position.  Whilst unrestricted reserves are lower at the end of July 2024 than the prior year, this is a result of changes made to reduce costs going forward. In addition the charity received a £160,000 lease surrender premium in September 2024. We therefore expect that our unrestricted reserves will be closer to our target reserves position at the end of the next financial year. 

In common with other membership organisations, the Association for Science Education relies upon membership subscriptions, publishing income and events for a substantial part of its annual income. Taking a prudent view of this income, the trustees have prepared cash flow projections for the period to March 2026, which show that the charity would be able to continue in operation for that period. Accordingly, the trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's or the group's ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

## **c) Basis of consolidation** 

These financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly-owned subsidiary Millgate House Education Limited on a line by line basis. Transactions and balances between the charity and its subsidiary have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements. Balances between the companies are disclosed in the note to the charity's balance sheet. 

## **d) Income** 

Incoming resources are recognised in the period in which the group is entitled to receive them and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty and it is probable that income will be received. Income is deferred only when the group has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor or funder has specified that the income is to be expended in a future accounting period. 

Grants from government and Trusts and Foundations have been included as income from activities in furtherance of the group's objectives where these amount to a contract for services, but as donations where the money is given in response to an appeal or with greater freedom of use, for example monies for core funding. 

Investment income is accounted for on an accruals basis. 



## **1. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## **e) Expenditure** 

Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities when incurred and includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 

Expenditure comprises the following: 

- a. Expenditure on charitable activities comprises monies spent on the charity's primary charitable purposes as described in the Trustees' report. It also includes appropriately apportioned salary costs and support costs (see note 8). 

- b. The costs of raising funds comprises the expenditure incurred in primary purpose trading activities by the charity and consists of salaries, direct costs and overheads. 

- c. Support costs represent indirect charitable expenditure. In order to carry out the primary purposes of the group it is necessary to provide support in the form of financial procedures, provision of office services and equipment and a suitable working environment. Salary costs have been allocated based on staff time. 

## **f) Fixed assets** 

## **Tangible** 

Assets costing in excess of £1,000 and with an expected useful life exceeding one year are capitalised. 

Depreciation is charged on these assets at the following annual rates in order to write them off over their estimated useful lives: 

Computer and other equipment/software 25% straight line 

## **g) Investments** 

Investment in the subsidiary company is stated in the charity at cost. 

## **h) Stocks** 

Stocks are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items. Cost includes all expenditure in bringing stock to their present location and condition. 

Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price less the anticipated costs to sell. 

## **i) Leased assets** 

Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the life of the lease. 

Assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are capitalised as fixed assets. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors. Charges are written off to the SOFA over the period of the agreement so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge. 

## **j) Fund accounting** 

The unrestricted fund comprises those monies which may be used towards meeting the charitable objectives of the group and which may be applied at the discretion of the Trustees. The restricted funds are monies granted for, and their use restricted to, a specific purpose, or donations subject to donor-imposed conditions. 



## **k) Pensions** 

The Association operates a defined contribution group personal pension for employees. The funds are managed by Scottish 

Widows and contributions are paid monthly by direct debit and charged to the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) as incurred. 

## **l) Financial Instruments** 

instruments. The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are recognised as the amount payable or receivable when the instrument is first recognised together with any subsequent transaction costs but modified in respect of trade debtors for an assessment of potential bad debt. 

## **m) Critical Accounting estimates and judgements** 

Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. The Trustees believe there are no critical estimates or judgements relevant to the financial statements. 



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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
2a Detailed comparatives for the consolidated statement of financial activities
2023
Unrestricted
2023
Restricted
2023
Total
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
3,013
780,775
3,013
IA93,600
712,825
Other income
Government Grants
Other trading activities
Sponsorship and advertising
66,334
66,334
Investments
3.328
3,328
Total Income
853.450
712,825
1,566,275
Expenditure on:
Raising funds..
SaLe of educational materiaLs
95,278
95,278
Charitable activities
783,201
696,019
1.479,220
Total expenditure
878A79
696,019
1,574A98
Net income / (expenditure) for the year and net
movement in funds
(25.029)
16.806
{8,223)
Reconciliation of fund&
Total funds brought forward at l August
215.877
132,397
348,274
Total funds carrled fornard at 31 July
190N8
149,203
340,051

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
2b Detailed comparatives for the Charity statement of financial activities
2023
Unrestrfcted
2023
Restrfcted
2023
Total
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
3.013
712.592
3.013
1,425A17
712.825
Other income
Government Grants
Other trading activities
Sponsorship and advertising
66,334
66,334
Investments
3,328
3,328
Total income
785.267
712.825
1,498.092
Expenditure on:
Raising funds..
SaLe of educational materials
95,278
95,278
Charitable activities
Total expendlture
706.265
801,543
696,019
696,019
1,402,284
1,497,562
Net income / (expenditure) for the year and net
movement In funds
{16.276)
16,806
530
Reconclllatlon of fund&
Total funds brought forward at l August
233,261
132,397
365,658
Total funds carried fornard at 31 July
216,985
149,203
366,188

## **3 Income from donations and legacies** 

|**3**<br>**Income from donations and legacies**|||
|---|---|---|
|Individual donations<br>Legacies<br>**4**<br>**Income from charitable activities**<br>_Unrestricted income_<br>Member subscriptions<br>Sales of publications and journals<br>Conference and workshop income<br>Income from sponsored projects<br>_Restricted Income_<br>Income from sponsored projects<br>**Total income from charitable activities**|**2024**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**11,589**<br>**-**|**2023**<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>3,013<br>-|
||**11,589**|3,013|
||**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**282,165**<br>**113,943**<br>**225,658**<br>**92,470**|**2023**<br>Total<br>£<br>404,096<br>132,408<br>184,048<br>60,223|
||**714,236**<br>**685,333**|780,775<br>712,825|
||**1,399,569**|1,493,600|



Included above is £53,231 (2023: £68,184) sales of publications and journals relating to the subsidiary company. The charity only total is £1,346,338 (2023: £1,425,417). 

## **5 Income from other trading activities** 

|**Income from other trading activities**|||
|---|---|---|
|Advertising and sponsorship|**2024**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**62,430**|**2023**<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>66,334|
||**62,430**|66,334|



Income is from journal and conference advertising and sponsorship and is all primary purpose trading. 

## **6 Investments** 

|Bank Interest|**2024**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**4,293**|**2023**<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>3,328|
|---|---|---|
||**4,293**|3,328|





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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
7a Analysis of expenditure year ended 31 July 2024
Staf f costs
Other costs 2024 Total
Raising funds
Sale of educational materials
48.866
38,871
87,737
Charitable Activitie5.'
the promotion and improvement of the teaching of science."
Members registration and services
Book sales
Journal expenditure
Conferences and other CPD
Regional expenses
Advocacy & other projects
Support costs
Governance costs
Restricted project expenditure (see note 19 and 19b)
89.191
27.332
27,060
52,810
64.506
39.311
91.482
30,317
279,946
27.517
30,988
66,578
92,103
234
1.960
81,808
12,588
455,979
116,708
58,320
93,638
144,913
64.740
41,271
173,290
42,905
735,925
Total expendlture 2024
750.821
808,626
1.559A47
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
279,946
470,875
455,979
352,647
735,925
823,522
Total expenditure 2024
750.821
808,626
1,559,447
Included above is £58,322 related to the subsidiary company. The charity onLy expenditure
on raising funds and charitable activities is £1.501.125.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
7b Analysis of expenditure year ended 31 July 2023
Staf f costs
Other costs 2023 Total
Raising funds
Sale of educationaL materials
74.873
20,405
95,278
Charitable Activities..
the promotion and improvement of the teaching of science."
Members registration and services
Book sales
Journal expenditure
Cor)ferences and other CPD
Regional expenses
Advocacy & other projects
Support costs
Governance costs
67.611
37.915
25,534
56,278
74.426
42.333
84,998
28,876
17.966
39,019
72,394
122,283
7,630
9.504
83.633
12,801
85.577
76,934
97,928
178,561
82.056
51,837
168,631
41,677
Restricted project expenditure (see note 17a and 17b)
302.254
393,765
696.019
Total expenditure 2023
795.098
779.400
1,574,498
Restricted expenditure
302,254
393,765
696,019
Unrestricted expenditure
492.844
385.635
878,479
Total expenditure 2023
795.098
779AOO
1,574.498

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
Net income / lexpenditurel for the year
This is stated afier charging I (crediting)..
2024
2023
Amortlsation
Payment5 under operating leases
Auditor's remuneratlon..
Audit lees
Non audit fees
2.096
2,096
7.500
7,500
Analysls of staff costs trnstee remuneratlon and expenses and the cost of key management personnel
Staff costs were as follows..
2024
2023
Sataries and wages
Social 5ecurily costs
Employer's contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
668.658
40,382
4L781
750,821
693,519
50,492
51,087
795,098
The following number of employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension) during the year between..
2024
2023
No.
£60,001-£70.000
The total employee benefits including pension contributions ol the key management personnel were £75.04912023.. below £60,00,
Five trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year for traveL accommodation and subsistence costs totalling £1.863 {2023'.
£2.7301.
No Trustee received remuneration or benefits as a trustee however the following trustees received remLJneration lor the
following service5 provided to the charily.. Helen Harden £3.OCN) {2023'. £3.6251 for journal ediling and commissioning and
re50uice evaluation.
Remuneration lo trustees lor services provided to the charity were paid under the provisions in Section 5 of the Association's
Royal Charter.
Stall numbe
The average number of employees (head count based on number of staff employed) during the year was as follow5..
2024
2023
No.
Millgate House Education employees
The Association for Science Education employees
23
23
32
34
10 Taxatlo
The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax as its non-primary purpose trading income is below the small trading
limit allowable for charities.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
11 Investments
Miligate House Educatio￿ Limited
On I September 2017 the Assoclation for Science Education acquired Millgate House Education Limited, a company
incorporated in the United Kingdom and limited by guarantee. Its results have been consolidated in these financial statements.
Millgate House Education is considered by the Trustees of the charity to be undertaking primary purpose tradin& namely selling
Science publication5.
The Tegistered office of Millgate House Educalion Limited is College Lane. Hatfield. Hertfordshire. ALIO 9Ai It5 company
regi5tralion number is 10875129. It had a deficit for the year of E5.089 {2023..deficit of E8.7501 and at the end of the year its net
liabilities were £31,22812023'. E26.1391.
Stock
Grwp
2024
Group
2023
Charlty
2024
Charity
2023
Publications for resale
9.985
9.985
17,825
17.825

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 (continued)
Debtors
Grwp
2024
Group
2023
Charlty
2024
Charity
2023
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Amount due from subsidiary
Other debtors
28.911
105.615
26.298
230.344
101.993
190.123
149
149
Prepayments and accrued income
78.754
107ffj65
45,544
151,308
78.754
335.396
45,544
337,809
14 Credltow¥ amounts fawng due wiihln one year
Grwp
2024
Group
2023
Charlty
2024
Charity
2023
Trade CTeditors
57270
4U30
116215
83227
16,869
34.128
59.559
119.906
55.002
4L130
115.711
83.227
17,101
34.128
57.236
119.906
Taxation and social security
Accruals
Member subscriptions in advance
Journal subscriptions in advance
Bad debt provision
20.702
350
318A94
20,852
5,000
256,314
20.702
350
316.122
20,852
5,000
254,223
Member subscriptions are generally paid in advance for a period ol one year or three years and therefore a proportion of this
payment is deferred into the following financial yearls). Library subscriptions are paid one year in advance.
IS Analy￿$ of net awts behveen lunds- Group
Group
Unrestricted
Group
Restricted
Group
Total ￿ndS
Current a55et5
CTeditors due wilhin one year
478,768
(318,894)
98.611
577,379
1318,8941
Nel assets at the end of the year
159M74
98.611
258,485
Analysls of net assets between lunds- Charlty
Charity
Unrestricted
Charity
Restricted
Charlty
Total ￿ndS
Current a55etS
CTeditors due within one year
507,224
1316,122)
98.611
605.835
1316,1221
Net assets at the end of the year
19L102
98.611
289,713

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16 Analysis of net assets between fund5- prior year- GTOUP
Group
Unrestricted
Group
Restricted
Group
Total funds
Current assets
Creditor5 due within one year
447,162
(256.3141
149,203
596365
1256J141
Net assets at the end ol the year
190.848
149203
340,051
Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year- Charity
Charity
Unrestricted
Charity
Restricted
Charity
Tolal funds
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
471.208
(254.223)
149.203
620,411
12542231
Net assets at the end ol the year
216.985
149203
366,188
17a Movement5 in re5trirted fund5- Group and Charity
At the start of
the year
Incoming
resources
Oulgoing
resources
Al the end of the
year
Restricted fund&
Alexander Memorial
9.819
65.757
20.934
263
{soo}
153,699}
{40.731}
{263}
9J19
46557
Wolfson Keeping Science Practical
Wellcome - Topic Level micro accredited CPD
Key Moments in history- a lossil hunter's story
Science Education for Action and Engagement towards
Sustainability {SEASI
Science on stage UK
loP Inclusion in Schools
34,499
19.797
30
(30}
{315}
10)
966
1.281
23.019
23.019
SLI Inclusion in Schools
31.340
{3.240)
529.839
101.198
1542,429}
{97,958}
18.750
Amplification
Total restrlcted funds
149.203
685.333
1735,925}
98fi11

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17b Movemenls in restricted fund5- prior year- Group and Charity
At the start of
the year
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
At the end ofthe
year
Restricted fund&.
Alexander Memorial
9.819
9,819
Gat5by Rise (Retention Initiative for Science Education)
Gatsby post 16 resources
Wolf50n Keeping Science Practical
Wellcome - Topic Level micro accredited CPD
9.100
19.1001
11.9001
147,7311
117,8961
1.900
30.192
83,296
65,757
20.934
38.830
Key Moments in history.. a f055il hunter's Story
Science Education for Action and Engagement toward5
Sustainability (SEAS)
Science on stage UK
loP Inclusion in Schools
8.600
18.3371
263
2.441
1.281
12.4111
30
1,281
23.019
31.340
39.978
38.186
116,9591
1588.4451
SLI Inclusion in Schools
Key Moments in history.. a fossil hunter's story
Amplification
Total restrlcted funds
581.599
13,2401
1696,0191
(3,2401
149.203
132,397
712.825
Purposes of reslilcted funds
The Alexander Memorial Fund represents a legacy of £10,000 from the late Professor and Mrs Alexander which
the ASE has been requested to administer for a memorial award untiL the funds expire. The award is granted to
nominees who meet the criteria of supporting women and girls in science education and in sltuation of scarce
resources. No awards were made in 2022/23 due to the fact nominations received were not considered by the
judging panel to meet the criteria. However. an among of £500 was awarded in 2024 to the Sreepur Village.
Gatsby Rlse (Retentlon Inltlatlve for Sclence Educatlon)
A prograTnme to expand the reach and iTnpact of the Science Teacher SOS Framework and survey by
developing an accompanying package of support that can be used proactively by science Leaders to support
the weLlbeing. career development and ultimately retention of their team throughout the year. Project ended
22123.
Gatsby post 16 resources
Funding to enabLe the ASE to support implementation of Benchmarks l and 2 of the Gatsby Charitable
Foundation's Good PracticaL Science Report. which provides a framework for good practical science in schools
and colleges. Further information is available on both the ASE and the Gatsby Charitable Foundation's
websites. Project ended in 22123.
Wolf50n Keeping Science Practical
A programme to provide extended support for disadvanted secondary schooLs across the UK. focused
particularly on practicaL science. Delivered through a targeted and tailored programme of onLine and face to
face CPD for heads of science. early careers teachers and schooL science technicians.

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Wellcome - Topic Level Micro-accredited CPD in Science
A project to test the impact and value of delivering subject-specific CPD in upper primary and lower secondary
science through 'bite-sized' online courses linked to micro-accreditation.
Key Moments in history. a fossil hunterfs story
Th is project is produci ng teaching resources and professional learning strategies f or pri mary teachers of
children aged 9-11 years to support their knowLedge and understanding of the big ideas of evolution, the
nature of scierltifi'c enquiry and the strengths and limitations of scientific knowledge. The project was
supported by the TempLeton World Charity Foundation and more information can be found online.
Science Education for Action and Engagement towards Sustainability (SEAS)
ASE was a partner organisation for this EU Horizon 2020 funded project which was led by the University of
Oslo.
Science on stage UK
Funding to pilot an end-use and effectiveness study of the Science Teacher SOS framework.
loP Inclusion in Schools
ASE was subcontracted by the Institute of Physics to deliver the Inclusion in Schools project on behaLf of the
DfE from l August 2021 to March 2022. The primary purpose of this project wa5 to significantly increase the
number of students from under-represented groups progressing to physics-based routes (A-LeveL physics,
vocational or technical) post the age of 16.
SLI Incluslon In Schools
From April 2022, the ASE was subcontracted by STEM Learning to continue to deliver the Inclusion in Schools
project on behalf of the DfE.
Key Moments in history. a f055il hunterf5 Story - Amplification
ASE was awarded a new grant from the Templeton WorLd Charity Foundation in 2023-24 to amplify the impact
of the Key Moments in history project detaiLed above. More information can be found ir) the Trustees Report.

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18 Reconciliation of net income I lexpenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
Nel Income / lexpendlturel for the ￿pOrtIng pe￿I)d
la5 per the consolidated Statement of financial activities)
Interest received
Depreciation and amort15ation
Ilncreasel / decrease in stock
Ilncrea5el / decrease in debtors
Increase / Idecreasel in creditors
Net cash provided by l {used inl operating activities
18L566)
{8.2231
4.293
3.328
7,840
43.643
62.580
36,790
,320
156,358
1116.9171
42,866
19 Analysis of changes in net debt
The charity had no debt during the year.
20 Operating lease commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-canceltable operating leases are as follows..
GTOUP
Property
2024
Charity
Property
2024
2023
2023
l year
2-5year5
After more than 5 years
1.644
3,972
3.972
5,616
5.616
21 Legal rtatus of the charity
The charity is a company established by Royal Charter and has no share capitaL
Following the surrender of the lease on our premises at College Lane, Hatlield. the registered address of the charity is now 483
Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS.
22 Related party transactions
There were no related party tiansactions othei than payments to Trustees for seNices as detailed in note 9.

|**Trustees who**|Manoj Chitnavis<br>Elected by membership (Chair of Trustees August 2023|
|---|---|
|**served during**<br>**the year and**<br>**up to the date**|Dr Susan Burr<br>Elected by Membership, Association Treasurer<br>Geoff Mackey<br>Appointed member (retired July 2024)|
|**of approval of**|Bryan Berry - Appointed Member (retired July 2024)|
|**the financial**<br>**statements:**|Olivia Bussey - Appointed member from August 2023<br>Maggie Hannon<br>Appointed Member (Trustee rep on Q&A Committee)|
||Cerian Ayres<br>elected by Education Group|
||Dr Leigh Hoath<br>elected by Education Group (Association Co Chair August 2023)|
||Helen Harden - elected by Education Group (retired July 2024)|
||Dr Alex Sinclair<br>Association Co Chair (from August 2023)|
||Corinne Stevenson - Appointed member (from August 2024)|
||David Allen - Appointed member (from August 2024)|
||Jane Oldham - Chair of the Association (from August 2024)|
|**Patron**|HRH The Princess Royal|
|**President**|Professor Louise Archer - Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education at|
||University College London|
|**Chair of the**|Dr Alex Sinclair and Dr Leigh Hoath (Co Chairs from 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024)|
|**Association**|Jane Oldham (from 1 August 2024)|
|**Chief**|Lynn Ladbrook|
|**Executive**||
|**Officer**||
|**Charity**|313123|
|**number:**||
|**OSCR number:**|SC042473|
|**Royal Charter**|RC000805 (England and Wales)|
|**incorporation**||
|**number:**||
|**Principal**|483 Green Lanes|
|**address**|London|
||N13 4BS|
|**Auditors**|Goldwins Limited|
||75 Maygrove Road|
||West Hampstead|
||London, NW6 2EG|
|**Bankers**|NatWest Plc|
||35, Town centre|
||Hatfield, AL10 0JU|