--- title: "Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research — charity 1124840 | CharityCompare" description: "Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (charity 1124840): income £535k (2024). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:18:54.825Z 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. 1124840Charitable company SC # Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.scar.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1124840&subId=0) Work at Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research&type=claim&name=Scientific%20Committee%20on%20Antarctic%20Research) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £534,614 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £618,949 Registered charity number 1124840 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Lensfield Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.scar.org](http://www.scar.org/) Quick answer Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (number 1124840) 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 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Answers Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's highest-paid staff paid? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £60,001–£70,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's money come from? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research reported £535k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £527k (99%), investments £7,254 (1%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£527k · 99% - Investments£7,254 · 1% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 July 2008 Company number [06564642](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06564642) (Companies House) Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Argentina · Australia · Belgium · Brazil · Bulgaria · Canada · Chile ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research? - 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. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research&type=claim&name=Scientific%20Committee%20on%20Antarctic%20Research) [Visit charity website](http://www.scar.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research as a registered charity (number 1124840) 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's charity number? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's charity number is 1124840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1124840? Search 1124840 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 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. Does Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's website listed in our register data is http://www.scar.org. 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. How much is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's money come from? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research reported £535k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £527k (99%), investments £7,254 (1%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research? The register does not record Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's trustees paid? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research registered as a charity? Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research was entered on the register on 4 July 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06564642). 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=1124840&subId=0).