Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
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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.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £535K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research has £535K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's registered charity number is 1124840. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is located in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is based in Cambridge in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
- What is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research?
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a education charitable company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research founded?
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research was founded in 2008.
- Where is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £534,614. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research trustworthy?
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's website?
- https://www.scar.org
- Are donations to Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.