Is Ase a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ase as a registered charity (number SC042473) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ase's charity number?

Ase's charity number is SC042473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042473?

Search SC042473 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Ase have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ase. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ase?

Ase's website listed in our register data is http://www.ase.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ase registered as a charity?

Ase was entered on the register on 22 July 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042473Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Ase

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Ase is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Ase?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £915,286
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £909,688
Registered charity number: SC042473
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.ase.org.uk

Quick answer

Ase (number SC042473) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ase do?

The objects and purposes for which The Association is hereby constituted are the promotion of education by the following means: (a) by improving the teaching of science and (b) by providing an authoritative medium through 'which opinions of teachers of science may be expressed on educational matters and (c) by affording means of communication among all persons and bodies of persons concerned with the reaching of science in particular and with education in general

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ase

Answers Ase gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 2011
Also known as: The Association for Science Education
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Ase registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ase yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ase. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Ase?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ase a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ase as a registered charity (number SC042473) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ase's charity number?: Ase's charity number is SC042473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042473?: Search SC042473 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ase do?: The objects and purposes for which The Association is hereby constituted are the promotion of education by the following means: (a) by improving the teaching of science and (b) by providing an authoritative medium through 'which opinions of teachers of science may be expressed on educational matters and (c) by affording means of communication among all persons and bodies of persons concerned with the reaching of science in particular and with education in general
Does Ase have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ase. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ase?: Ase's website listed in our register data is http://www.ase.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ase registered as a charity?: Ase was entered on the register on 22 July 2011.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.