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Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

The charity has two main objectives: a) advance and promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of; and b) initiate, facilitate, co-ordinate and encourage international scientific research activity in; i)the Antarctic region;ii)on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system; and iii)on the effect of global change on the Antarctic region.

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Activities & Mission

The charity has two main objectives: a) advance and promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of; and b) initiate, facilitate, co-ordinate and encourage international scientific research activity in; i)the Antarctic region;ii)on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system; and iii)on the effect of global change on the Antarctic region.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 41 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£534,614
Latest Expenditure
£618,949

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £527,360
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,254
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £614,720
Raising Funds £4,229
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£534,614
£618,949£614,720£775,900£770,8236 / 150
2023
£613,890
£725,578£721,406£861,718£777,7586 / 150
2022
£564,682
£435,165£435,165£965,069£837,9234 / 150
2021
£480,806
£361,2000 / 0
2020
£546,877
£379,467£375,061£734,034£653,8314 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research

What does Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research do?

The charity has two main objectives: a) advance and promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of; and b) initiate, facilitate, co-ordinate and encourage international scientific research activity in; i)the Antarctic region;ii)on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system; and iii)on the effect of global change on the Antarctic region.

How much income did Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research report in 2024?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £619k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research has a program ratio of 115.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research registered as a charity?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 2008 as charity number 1124840. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research operate?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research operates across 41 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium and 38 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research a registered charity?

Yes — Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124840.

Details

Address
SCOTT POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
LENSFIELD ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 1ER
Website
www.scar.org
Registration Date
4 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039357
Charity Number
1124840

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Trustees

Dr Burcu Ozsoy
Dr Carlota Escutia
Dr Marcelo Adrian Leppe Cartes
Dr Yeadong Kim
Professor Gary Wilson
Professor Takuji Nakamura

Sectors & Classifications

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