--- title: "The Association for the Study of Primary Education — charity 1091491 | CharityCompare" description: "The Association for the Study of Primary Education (charity 1091491): income £94,465 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-association-for-the-study-of-primary-education retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:06:40.901Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1091491 AF # The Association for the Study of Primary Education Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Association for the Study of Primary Education is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.aspe.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1091491&subId=0) Work at The Association for the Study of Primary Education? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-association-for-the-study-of-primary-education&type=claim&name=The%20Association%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Primary%20Education) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Association for the Study of Primary Education? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £94,465 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £50,247 Registered charity number 1091491 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.aspe.org.uk](http://www.aspe.org.uk/) Quick answer The Association for the Study of Primary Education (number 1091491) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 The Association for the Study of Primary Education do? ASPE is a national body committed to the advancement of primary education through collaborative study and action. ASPE is open to all involved in primary education and aims to promote:independent and informed commentary of major issues;professional collaboration;independent research and reflection;enhancement of practice;dissemination of information. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Association for the Study of Primary Education Answers The Association for the Study of Primary Education gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”. ### How much are The Association for the Study of Primary Education's highest-paid staff paid? The Association for the Study of Primary Education's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Association for the Study of Primary Education as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Association for the Study of Primary Education's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 March 2002 Also known as Aspe Previous names on the register The Association for the Study of Primary Education, Incorporating the Primary School Research and Development Group Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Association for the Study of Primary Education registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Association for the Study of Primary Education yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Association for the Study of Primary Education. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Association for the Study of Primary Education? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-association-for-the-study-of-primary-education&type=claim&name=The%20Association%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Primary%20Education) [Visit charity website](http://www.aspe.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Association for the Study of Primary Education a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Association for the Study of Primary Education as a registered charity (number 1091491) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 The Association for the Study of Primary Education's charity number? The Association for the Study of Primary Education's charity number is 1091491. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1091491? Search 1091491 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Association for the Study of Primary Education do? ASPE is a national body committed to the advancement of primary education through collaborative study and action. ASPE is open to all involved in primary education and aims to promote:independent and informed commentary of major issues;professional collaboration;independent research and reflection;enhancement of practice;dissemination of information. Does The Association for the Study of Primary Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Association for the Study of Primary Education. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Association for the Study of Primary Education? The Association for the Study of Primary Education's website listed in our register data is http://www.aspe.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. How much is The Association for the Study of Primary Education's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Association for the Study of Primary Education's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Association for the Study of Primary Education? The register does not record The Association for the Study of Primary Education as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Association for the Study of Primary Education's trustees paid? The Association for the Study of Primary Education's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Association for the Study of Primary Education previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Association for the Study of Primary Education: The Association for the Study of Primary Education, Incorporating the Primary School Research and Development Group. When was The Association for the Study of Primary Education registered as a charity? The Association for the Study of Primary Education was entered on the register on 28 March 2002. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1091491&subId=0).