Ada Scotland Festival Trustees, Annual Report 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 ada.scot
Charity contact information ada.scot Ada Scotland Festival Scottish Charity Number: SC050808 Sir Alwyn Williams Building School of Computing Science University of Glasgow Glasgow G128RZ 0141330 3016 hello@ada.scot https:Ilada.scot @adascot
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Objectives and activities Together, we can offer a more joined up approach to tackling gender imbalance in Computing Science, playing to individual partners, strengths while improving the visibility of all concemed. The Ada Scotland Festival brings together partners involved in addressing the issue of gender balance in Computing Science and tech in Scotland. The University of Glasgow's CYF) lead on the initiative, with support from Festival co-founders (Edinburgh Napier University) and and a voluntary advisory board, drawn from across the ress sector. The Ada Scotland Festival has grown out of a SICSA-supported workshop. The workshop brought together employers, lecturers and teachers to identify ways in which the continuing gender imbalance in Computing Science might be addressed. The need for a more joined-up approach was one of the outcomes of the workshop, and that's where the Festival comes in. The Ada Scotland Festival launched in October 2020, featuring a mix of online events, activities. and competitions. While the Festival takes the form of a series of scheduled events (around Ada Lovelace Day in
October), the Festival website provides a persistent platform for organisations to engage with the public. has since taken on the role of Festival Manager, and the Festival has moved from online4)nly to mix of online and in-person events. With Wlon board, we have begun taking a more curated, hands-on approach to the events delivered under the Ada Scotland banner, and hosted in-person 'hub' events in Glasgow. Edinburgh. and Aberdeen in 2023. Structure, governance and management Type of governing document The Ada Scotland Festival is a single tier Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), governed by a constitution,. This constitution may be altered by resolution of the charity trustees - in their capacity as members of the organisation - passed at a members, meeting (subject to achieving the two thirds) or by way of a written resolution of the charity trustees in their capacity as members. Trustee recruitment and appointment Our trustees have been with us from the Festival's ince comprising co-founders tion in 2020, I https=Ilada.seoVal)ouVconstitutionl
Our constitution requires a minimum of four charity trustees, and allows for up to 12. To date, having four trustees has proven sufficient. However, should the scope of the Festival increase in the future, we will seek to recruit additional trustees from our network of partners and advisory board. The existing trustees may appoint a new charity trustee by way of a resolution passed by majority vote at a board meeting.
The 2023 Festival in numbers 3 cities 17 in-person events 5 online events 3600 participants
Partners and events Festival partners in 2023 included: Apps for Good Autorek Barclays BBC Scotland CSSMeet Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh Napier University Equate Scotland Hearts of Midlothian Innovation Centre Morgan Stanley Skills Development Scotland Tech We Can Robert Gordon University Scotlandls
Here's a flavour of our 2023 events... hlklllkkkhlhlh Ilklll, 111111 111111 Ada Scotland Festival Launch Event 2023 hosted by Barclays Once again we were delighted that Barclays hosted the Ada Scotland Festival Launch event at their fantastic campus on the Clyde. Over 100 students and teachers from across the West of Scotland convened at the campus for an aftemoon of presentations, interactive and educational games and tours of the campus, including the X Labs and Eagle Labs.
SCOTLANDIS ada.scot & Scotlandls: Employer Roundtsble Breakfast Gender Balance in Tech In this roundtable breakfast event we heard from organisations providing insights into how to maximise your reach when recruiting. from young tech stars on their joumey and employers exploring Workpla issues specific to gender and how to address them. 10
ou +hought+ech was no+forgirls? ar from two technical rentices who will change your So you thought toch was not for girls? QA Apprentices change your mindl Led by two female apprentices, in this session, participants heard about the incredible opportunities QA have in the tech and business world. 11
44 Ll, Edinburgh Napier Unlversity presents: S2 Girls Into STEM An event to inspire, empower and raise aspirations of S2 Girls to choose a career pathway in STEM. Hosted at Edinburgh Napier University. 12
- BARCLAYS Barclays prnsents: Think Llke a Fintech & Early Careors Panel Making the leap from education to tech Caree Young tech pros shared their insights followed by Think Like a FinTech- an instructor-led. user-centred design workshop. 13
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY ABERDEEN RGU Ada Scotland Networking Event for High Schools The ada.scot NeOrkIng Event on October 1 Oth, 2023. hosted by the School of Computing at Robert Gordon University. made for an empowering day dedicated to building gender balance in computingl 14
Na Napier STEM presents: Women and gondor mlnorities In STEM care•rs event This was a great opportunity to gain insight into industry, along with a chance meet other women and gender minorities in STEM. There was also free ice cream! 15
Journeys into Data Science 5 October 12.30-13.30 EQUATE Scotland Equate Scotland presents: Journeys Into Data Sclenco At Equate Scotland's webinar we heard about op career in data science later in life with talks from ortunities for women comin toa 16
ENUSEC>_ ENUSEC presants: Capture tho Flag Competition Participants got to develop and challenge their cyber skills in ENUSEC'S (Edinburgh Napier Security Society} Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition, with challenges based on cryptography. open-source Intelligen and more! 17
COTLAN BBC Scotland Presents: Exploring Tech Car8ers In Media Are you keen to leam more about the STEM career opportunities available at BBC Scotland? Do you want to widen and strengthen your professional networks? If so then this is the event for you. 18
',p• •1 Morgan Slanley presents: Llvo Podcast Recordlng wlth s the award-winning founder of Womennetic, a grassroots community organisation committed to creating channels for marginalized women. particularly asylum seekers and refugees, to get into tech. 19
f) Morgan Slanley presents: Cyber Holst- Unleash Your Inner Hacker Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious mind, the Cyber Heist Event provided a unique opportunity to leam from industry experts and gain insights into the worfd of cybersecurity. 20
- BARCLAYS Barclays prnsents: Evening Industry Panel Event Led by females in a variety of tech roles, this event explored how tech is embedded across multiple industries and the opportunities this affords women. 21
AutoRek presents- Trlhackathon for Job Changers and Higher Ed Students Held in the super cool Garment Factory offices, AutoRek hosted a Trihackathon for job changers, those in further or higher education, and anyone looking for a route into tech roles. 22
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og o Worldof Work LIVEI My World of Work Llve Games Design for the classroom Interactive, online lesson delivered by My World of Work Live where students leamed how to create their own computer game and character, and bring it to life with code and music! 23
Apps for Good How Teaching Tèch Innovation Can Help Shape the Futurn for Young Scots with Apps for Good This online event delivered by Apps for Good was aimed at teachers and explored two of the free class resources they provide aimed at S1-3 students. 24
Tech We Can LIVE Assembly- T•ch for Cyber S•curity This live online event delivered by Tech She Can was a brilliant way to launch the school day as an assembly or dassroom session. It explored the importance of cyber security with content designed to interest pupils in P4-7. 25
Financial review Statement of the charity's policy on resenies The trustees aim to hold in reserve sufficient funds to be able to run the Festival again the following year. Donated facilities and ServIS The University of Glasgow and Edinburgh Napier University provide limited in-kind support for trustees based at these institutions t University of Glasgow, and Edinburgh Napier University). The School of Computing Science at Glasgow serves as the charity's legal address. at 26
ADA Scotland Festival Receipts and Payments For the ear ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Tolal funds Total fijnds Income Bank interest rec8ived Sponsorship Donations £69 £6,000 £0 £0 £5,400 £1.040 Tota r1p1S £6,069 £6,440 ments Accountancy Administration f88 Event hire StS Facebook athertising Merchandise mislIan00uS expensès Postage Printing and Stationery Travel costs £480 £5,500 £1,007 £561 £1,161 £303 £102 £231 £818 £10,163 £432 £2.700 £0 £475 £1.011 £143 £15 £114 £903 £5.794 {LossySurplus -£4,094 £646 27
ADA Scotland Festlval Statement of balances As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Total furKIs Totl funds Fund re(x)ncilikn'on Cash at bk £3,849 £7,943 k balances C04)p Bank £3,849 £7,943 All funds ¥8 unrestrided 28
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Future plans The Ada Scotland Festival will return in October 2024, with a greater emphasis on in-person events, and hub events planned for the Highlands and the Borders. 30
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