--- title: "The Polar Academy — check charity number SC044605 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Polar Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044605. the advancement of education charity based in Falkirk. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-polar-academy retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:31:27.595Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Polar Academy is a registered charity (number SC044605) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £598,868 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Polar Academy? Registered charity number SC044605 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Falkirk Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £598,868 Website [www.thepolaracademy.org](http://www.thepolaracademy.org/) ## What does The Polar Academy do? We work with 13–18-year-olds with mental well-being challenges or lacking self-esteem and confidence. We give them an intensive 1 year physical and mental training programme culminating in a winter sledge hauling expedition in the Arctic, which changes the mindset of the young people as well as their families, schools, communities, and positively impacts the local economy. Our model is built around an 18-month planning schedule for each annual intake of young people where we liaise closely and responsibly with schools, mostly in deprived areas, teachers, parents/ carers, and the community. We… ## What causes is The Polar Academy registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Polar Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Polar Academy 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-polar-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thepolaracademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Polar Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. The Polar Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044605) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Polar Academy's charity number? The Polar Academy's charity number is SC044605. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044605? Search SC044605 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Polar Academy do? We work with 13–18-year-olds with mental well-being challenges or lacking self-esteem and confidence. We give them an intensive 1 year physical and mental training programme culminating in a winter sledge hauling expedition in the Arctic, which changes the mindset of the young people as well as their families, schools, communities, and positively impacts the local economy. Our model is built around an 18-month planning schedule for each annual intake of young people where we liaise closely and responsibly with schools, mostly in deprived areas, teachers, parents/ carers, and the community. We… Does The Polar Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Polar Academy. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Polar Academy? The Polar Academy's website is http://www.thepolaracademy.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044605).