Earth Science Teachers Association
Analysis
Earth Science Teachers Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in October 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Earth Science Teachers Association reported income of £31k and spending of £27k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £31k (+174%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 244%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Earth Science Teachers Association sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Four Winds Trust (£31k), South Heighton Village Hall (£31k) and The Ewyas Harold Common Trust (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of the Earth Science Teachers Association (ESTA) is to support the teaching of earth sciences whether as a single subject such as Geology, or as part of science, geography or other courses. ESTA helps teachers at all levels. It publishes a magazine (teaching earth sciences), runs an annual course and conference and develops web-based earth science teaching resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Four Winds Trust | Hereford | £31k |
| South Heighton Village Hall | Newhaven | £31k |
| The Ewyas Harold Common Trust | Hereford | £31k |
| The John Gregson Trust | London | £31k |