Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
White Desert Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
White Desert Foundation (number 1210682) 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 White Desert Foundation do?
The White Desert Foundation is committed to supporting pioneering science to combat Climate Change. We do so by utilising White Desert's extensive infrastructure to offer logistical support to scientists studying climate change in Antarctica. We also invest in cutting-edge Blue Carbon (habitat restoration) projects in South Africa (our gateway to Antarctica).
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for White Desert Foundation
Answers White Desert Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does White Desert Foundation's money come from?
White Desert Foundation reported £635k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £635k (100%), investments £129 (0%).
Donations and legacies£635k · 100%
Investments£129 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
White Desert Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Antarctica · South Africa
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; 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 White Desert Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for White Desert Foundation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score White Desert Foundation.
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The register data used for this profile lists White Desert Foundation as a registered charity (number 1210682) 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 White Desert Foundation's charity number?
White Desert Foundation's charity number is 1210682. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does White Desert Foundation do?
The White Desert Foundation is committed to supporting pioneering science to combat Climate Change. We do so by utilising White Desert's extensive infrastructure to offer logistical support to scientists studying climate change in Antarctica. We also invest in cutting-edge Blue Carbon (habitat restoration) projects in South Africa (our gateway to Antarctica).
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How can I donate to White Desert Foundation?
White Desert Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.white-desert.foundation. 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.
Where does White Desert Foundation's money come from?
White Desert Foundation reported £635k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £635k (100%), investments £129 (0%).
Are White Desert Foundation's trustees paid?
White Desert Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was White Desert Foundation registered as a charity?
White Desert Foundation was entered on the register on 28 October 2024.