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title: "Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research — check charity number 1124840 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1124840. General Charitable Purposes 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/scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:22.327Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a registered charity (number 1124840) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £534,614 (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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research?

Registered charity number

1124840

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Lensfield Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£534,614

Website

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

## What does Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research do?

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.

## What causes is Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1124840) 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's charity number?

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's charity number is 1124840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1124840?

Search 1124840 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research do?

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.

Does Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. 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 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research?

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's website is http://www.scar.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/1124840).