ANTARCTIC SCIENCE LIMITED
The charity aims to educate the public about Antarctica and its environment by the publication of a scientific journal and by the promotion, support and dissemination of research. It also provides small grants to young scientific researchers from around the world to assist in their career development.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that outgoings exceeded income due to a reduction in income from the new publishing environment and rising publishing costs. To remain sustainable, the charity reduced the cash held on current account, and the Board resolved to keep a close watch on finances while considering reducing reserves to maintain bursary awards. The trustees are working with the publisher to seek ways to increase income through promotion and broadening article scope.
What the accounts disclose
“The reduction in income in the new publishing environment, together with rising publishing costs, has meant outgoings have exceeded income. This has been made sustainable by reducing the cash held on current account.” — page 4
“This has been made sustainable by reducing the cash held on current account. In April 2024 the Board resolved to take no immediate action, given the many factors in-play, and to keep a close watch on finances.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr ANNE DOROTHEE JUNGBLUT
- Dr DAVID SMALL
- Dr Jennifer Ann Dunn
- Dr KATHARINE ROSEMARY LASH
- Dr Laura Grange
- Michael Pinnock
- Prof Peter Convey
- Professor David Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £88k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £85k |
| 31/12/2022 | £72k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £88k |
Common questions
Is ANTARCTIC SCIENCE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that outgoings exceeded income due to a reduction in income from the new publishing environment and rising publishing costs. To remain sustainable, the charity reduced the cash held on current account, and the Board resolved to keep a close watch on finances while considering reducing reserves to maintain bursary awards. The trustees are working with the publisher to seek ways to increase income through promotion and broadening article scope.