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The James Caird Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage.
The James Caird Society (number 1044864) 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 The James Caird Society do?
to raise public awareness of Shackletons great achievements in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and his unique qualities of leadership; to sponsor Antarctic research; to support Dulwich College in care of the boat James Caird and the Shackleton archives; to encourage young people to play an active role; to arrange meetings, lectures and exhibitions; to promote charitable activities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The James Caird Society
Answers The James Caird Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 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 records The James Caird Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The James Caird Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 The James Caird Society registered for?
Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for The James Caird Society yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists The James Caird Society as a registered charity (number 1044864) 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 The James Caird Society's charity number?
The James Caird Society's charity number is 1044864. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The James Caird Society do?
to raise public awareness of Shackletons great achievements in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and his unique qualities of leadership; to sponsor Antarctic research; to support Dulwich College in care of the boat James Caird and the Shackleton archives; to encourage young people to play an active role; to arrange meetings, lectures and exhibitions; to promote charitable activities.
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How can I donate to The James Caird Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The James Caird Society?
The register records The James Caird Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The James Caird Society's trustees paid?
The James Caird Society's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The James Caird Society registered as a charity?
The James Caird Society was entered on the register on 14 March 1995.