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title: "International Glaciological Society — check charity number 231043 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is International Glaciological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231043. Education/training charity based in Lensfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/international-glaciological-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:28.483Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

International Glaciological Society is a registered charity (number 231043) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £187,059 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about International Glaciological Society?

Registered charity number

231043

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Lensfield Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£187,059

Website

[www.igsoc.org](http://www.igsoc.org/)

## What does International Glaciological Society do?

To stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.

## What causes is International Glaciological Society registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for International Glaciological Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. International Glaciological Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is International Glaciological Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. International Glaciological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231043) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is International Glaciological Society's charity number?

International Glaciological Society's charity number is 231043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 231043?

Search 231043 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 International Glaciological Society do?

To stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.

Does International Glaciological Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Glaciological Society. 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 International Glaciological Society?

International Glaciological Society's website is http://www.igsoc.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/231043).