THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £50,247.13 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £94,465.16 and expenditure of £44,218.03. The accumulated fund increased to £216,955.05, reflecting a strong financial position with significant cash reserves held at bank.
What the accounts disclose
“We have increased revenue this year with income just under £95.000 made up almost entirely of the royalties from Education 3-13” — page 9
“It therefore proposes a deliberate, phased drawdown of c.£393,733 over six years that is designed to unlock investment in research grants, professional learning, membership growth and a permanent scholarship endowment while retaining a minimum operating buffer equivalent to 12 months’ fixed costs.”
Trustees
- Professor Gary Beauchamp PhDchair
- Dr Andrew Joyce-Gibbons
- Dr Elizabeth Malone BA MA PhD
- Dr Matthew James Williamson-Dicken
- JILL ADAMS
- Michelle Murray BEd, MEd
- Nova Scott
- ROY HUGHES BA MSc
- Rebekah Gear B.A
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £94k | £50k |
| 31/07/2024 | £86k | £53k |
| 31/07/2023 | £88k | £47k |
| 31/07/2022 | £69k | £47k |
| 31/07/2021 | £55k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £50,247.13 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £94,465.16 and expenditure of £44,218.03. The accumulated fund increased to £216,955.05, reflecting a strong financial position with significant cash reserves held at bank. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.