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Quaternary Research Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Quaternary Research Association (number 262124) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Quaternary Research Association do?
The objective of the Association is the advancement of education and research into the Quaternary period through a programme of events and activities (discussion and field meetings, outreach activities) and by series of publications that are of benefit to the public. It also provides grants and awards to individuals and groups to promote research and further understanding of the Quaternary period.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Quaternary Research Association
Answers Quaternary Research Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Quaternary Research Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Quaternary Research Association's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Q R a
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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Is Quaternary Research Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Quaternary Research Association as a registered charity (number 262124) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
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Quaternary Research Association's charity number is 262124. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Quaternary Research Association do?
The objective of the Association is the advancement of education and research into the Quaternary period through a programme of events and activities (discussion and field meetings, outreach activities) and by series of publications that are of benefit to the public. It also provides grants and awards to individuals and groups to promote research and further understanding of the Quaternary period.
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How can I donate to Quaternary Research Association?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Quaternary Research Association?
The register does not record Quaternary Research Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Quaternary Research Association's trustees paid?
Quaternary Research Association's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Quaternary Research Association registered as a charity?
Quaternary Research Association was entered on the register on 19 February 1971.