--- title: "Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions — charity 284542 | CharityCompare" description: "Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions (charity 284542): income £11,581 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/unit-for-research-into-changing-institutions retrieved: 2026-10-06T23:30:53.440Z 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. 284542 UF # Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.meridian.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=284542&subId=0) Work at Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=unit-for-research-into-changing-institutions&type=claim&name=Unit%20for%20Research%20Into%20Changing%20Institutions) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £11,581 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £10,828 Registered charity number 284542 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.meridian.org.uk](http://www.meridian.org.uk/) Quick answer Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions (number 284542) 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions do? The threat of, and response to, the possibility of dangerous/catastrophic climate change provides the most important current focus for the purpose of the Trust, as it will ultimately be the response of humankind to those perceived future threats and opportunities which will govern society's ability to survive. This has been the main focus of our research, its dissemination, education & application Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions Answers Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions 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”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions'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 7 May 1982 Also known as Urchin Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions. 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=unit-for-research-into-changing-institutions&type=claim&name=Unit%20for%20Research%20Into%20Changing%20Institutions) [Visit charity website](http://www.meridian.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions as a registered charity (number 284542) 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions's charity number? Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions's charity number is 284542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284542? Search 284542 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions do? The threat of, and response to, the possibility of dangerous/catastrophic climate change provides the most important current focus for the purpose of the Trust, as it will ultimately be the response of humankind to those perceived future threats and opportunities which will govern society's ability to survive. This has been the main focus of our research, its dissemination, education & application Does Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions. 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions? Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions's website listed in our register data is http://www.meridian.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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions? The register records Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions 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 Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions's trustees paid? Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions registered as a charity? Unit for Research Into Changing Institutions was entered on the register on 7 May 1982. 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=284542&subId=0).