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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 205773
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The Trans-Antarctic Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 205773. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and New Zealand. The register describes its activities as: “Grants for research and development activities and presentation and publication of associated scientific reports relating to the Antarctic region of the earth.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote, organise, encourage, or support (whether financially or otherwise) expeditions for the exploration of the antarctic region of the earth. (the other objects of the association are set out in extenso in the memorandum of association).” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £12.2k and spending of £16.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.2k
Latest spending
£16.6k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £12.2k | £16.6k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.7k | £13.4k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £13.7k | £15k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £12.5k | £7,805 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.6k | £9,364 |
Charitable objects
To promote, organise, encourage, or support (whether financially or otherwise) expeditions for the exploration of the antarctic region of the earth. (the other objects of the association are set out in extenso in the memorandum of association).
Where it operates
Throughout England, New Zealand
- Trustees
- 5
What The Trans-Antarctic Association funds
The Trans-Antarctic Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £62.2k in total.
How to apply to The Trans-Antarctic Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Trans-Antarctic Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (transantarctic.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Trans-Antarctic Association
Is The Trans-Antarctic Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Trans-Antarctic Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Trans-Antarctic Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and New Zealand.
Does The Trans-Antarctic Association give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Trans-Antarctic Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Trans-Antarctic Association give each year?
The register does not break out The Trans-Antarctic Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £16.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.4k a year.
How large is The Trans-Antarctic Association?
In its latest reported year The Trans-Antarctic Association reported income of £12.2k and spending of £16.6k.
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