--- title: "Quaternary Research Association — charity 262124 | CharityCompare" description: "Quaternary Research Association (charity 262124): income £124k (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/quaternary-research-association retrieved: 2026-10-06T16:38:40.055Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 262124 QR # Quaternary Research Association Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Quaternary Research Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.qra.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=262124&subId=0) Work at Quaternary Research Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=quaternary-research-association&type=claim&name=Quaternary%20Research%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Quaternary Research Association? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £124,262 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £105,590 Registered charity number 262124 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 1 Kensington Gore Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.qra.org.uk](http://www.qra.org.uk/) Quick answer 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 19 February 1971 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. ## What causes is Quaternary Research Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Quaternary Research Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Quaternary Research Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Quaternary Research Association? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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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. What is Quaternary Research Association's charity number? Quaternary Research Association's charity number is 262124. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262124? Search 262124 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does Quaternary Research Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Quaternary Research Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Quaternary Research Association? Quaternary Research Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.qra.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=262124&subId=0).