The Polar Academy
The Polar Academy is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Falkirk.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC044605
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Falkirk
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £598,868
- Website
- www.thepolaracademy.org
What the charity does
We work with 13–18-year-olds with mental well-being challenges or lacking self-esteem and confidence. We give them an intensive 1 year physical and mental training programme culminating in a winter sledge hauling expedition in the Arctic, which changes the mindset of the young people as well as their families, schools, communities, and positively impacts the local economy. Our model is built around an 18-month planning schedule for each annual intake of young people where we liaise closely and responsibly with schools, mostly in deprived areas, teachers, parents/ carers, and the community. We…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Polar Academy a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Polar Academy is a registered charity (number SC044605) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Polar Academy do?
- We work with 13–18-year-olds with mental well-being challenges or lacking self-esteem and confidence. We give them an intensive 1 year physical and mental training programme culminating in a winter sledge hauling expedition in the Arctic, which changes the mindset of the young people as well as their families, schools, communities, and positively impacts the local economy. Our model is built around an 18-month planning schedule for each annual intake of young people where we liaise closely and responsibly with schools, mostly in deprived areas, teachers, parents/ carers, and the community. We…
- How can I donate to The Polar Academy?
- The Polar Academy's website is http://www.thepolaracademy.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.