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TEACHER SCIENTIST NETWORK (TSN)

Registered charity 1096208 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

THE CORE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE THE LINKING OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS WITH PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS, PROVISION OF RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS VIA OUR KIT CLUB AND THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF SCIENCE AT BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVEL. WE NOW RUN A FORMAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME.

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Latest income
£40k
Latest spending
£21k
Registered
2003
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £10,363, resulting in a net surplus of £18,929 for the year. The trustees report a significant improvement in the financial position, noting that debt to the host organisation has been markedly reduced. However, the going concern basis is dependent on continued support from the company directors and the host organisation, The John Innes Centre.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis which is dependent upon the continued support of the company directors and host organisation The John Innes Centre.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Dr P H Smith received £14,904 in remuneration and £658 in expenses.
“Dr P H Smith received expenses of £658 (2024 - £nil) from the charity during the year.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The John Innes Centre provides in-kind support (space/resources) and TSN owes trade creditors to them.
“TSN is generously hosted by in-kind support from the John Innes Centre (JIC). We are grateful for JIC’s ongoing support, providing space for our resources and the value they place in our activities.” — page 5
“Dr P H Smith received expenses of £658 (2024 - £nil) from the charity during the year.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Philip H Smith is a Trustee/Director and received remuneration and expenses.
“TSN is generously hosted by in-kind support from the John Innes Centre (JIC). We are grateful for JIC’s ongoing support, providing space for our resources and the value they place in our activities.” — page 5
“Dr P H Smith received expenses of £658 (2024 - £nil) from the charity during the year.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Norfolk · Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£40k£21k
31/03/2024£30k£29k
31/03/2023£50k£49k
31/03/2022£47k£51k
31/03/2021£30k£51k

Common questions

Is TEACHER SCIENTIST NETWORK (TSN) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £10,363, resulting in a net surplus of £18,929 for the year. The trustees report a significant improvement in the financial position, noting that debt to the host organisation has been markedly reduced. However, the going concern basis is dependent on continued support from the company directors and the host organisation, The John Innes Centre. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.