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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.

Grants

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£750,325
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes

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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
£626,485
Latest Expenditure
£750,325

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £29,351
Charitable Activities £588,945
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,189
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £747,379
Raising Funds £2,946
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£626,485
£750,325£747,379£661,098£565,7136 / 150
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

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 2025?

Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research reported total income of £626k and reported expenditure of £750k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 5 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.scar.org
Registration Date
4 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039357
Charity Number
1124840

Trustees

Dr Carlota Escutia
Dr Hyoung Chul Shin
Prof Nerilie Jane Abram
Professor Gary Wilson
Professor Takuji Nakamura

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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