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The Scottish Mathematical Council

Also known as: Smc

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC046876
Status
Active
Registered
Sept. 29, 2016
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
109 Derbeth Grange
Kingswells
Aberdeen
AB158UD

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education'

Organisation of the spring SMC Conference for Primary and Secondary Mathematics Teachers. This conference includes one keynote speaker, the presentation of the year’s SMC Achievement Award (if awarded) and a number of parallel sessions of workshops presented by members of the Scottish mathematical community. Production of Journals for Secondary Mathematics Teachers. Articles are sought from members of the Scottish mathematical community (and beyond), including submissions on CPD, book reviews, and lesson ideas. Production of Journals for Primary Teachers. Articles are sought from members of the Scottish mathematical community (and beyond), including submissions on CPD, book reviews, and lesson ideas. Support Mathematical Challenge, Primary Enterprising Mathematics Competition, Mathématiques sans Frontières. Creation of learning resources for secondary/primary school pupils during Maths Week Scotland.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Other defined groups'

Objectives: The main objects of the Council shall be to foster and improve mathematical education at all levels and to encourage advancement and application of mathematics throughout Scotland. For this purpose the Council shall collaborate with educational, technological and industrial organisations and shall undertake functions such as the following: (i) The promotion and co-ordination of conferences, mathematical competitions, special courses of instruction and retraining schemes. (ii) The consideration of factors relating to the supply and deployment of qualified mathematicians with special reference to the supply of teachers. (iii) The giving of advice on curricula, syllabuses, examinations and other subjects of mathematical interest. (iv) The collection and circulation of information and the publication of reports, articles and other material of pedagogic interest. (v) The setting up of committees to consider and report on special problems and subjects. (vi) The trusteeship of trusts established for purposes associated with the objects of the Council.

Geography

Main operating location
Highland
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 £5,206 £18,818
Aug. 31, 2024 £25,804 £35,137
Aug. 31, 2023 £23,295 £33,087
Aug. 31, 2022 £26,213 £14,157
Aug. 31, 2021 £9,124 £14,003