INTERNATIONAL GLACIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £67,966 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £339,055. The trustees note that free reserves of £332,551 are below the stated policy target of approximately £492,000, which is required to meet one year's running costs and two years of royalties.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £90,001 - £100,000” — page 28
“Based on the above, reserves required are approximately £492,000 compared to free reserves held of £332,551.” — page 11
Trustees
- Professor Shin Sugiyamachair
- Dr Amber Leeson
- Dr David Babb
- Dr Gwenn E Flowers
- Dr Ines Maria Dussaillant Lehmann
- Dr Jing Gao
- Dr Levan Tielidze
- Dr Lucas Keith Zoet
- Dr Lucas Ruiz
- Dr Rebecca Schlegel
- Dr Rijan Bhakta Kayastha
- Dr Ruzica Dadic
- Dr Saurabh Vijay
- Dr Thomas Ralph Cowton
- Professor Dustin Schroeder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £187k | £259k |
| 31/12/2023 | £380k | £409k |
| 31/12/2022 | £261k | £246k |
| 31/12/2021 | £172k | £152k |
| 31/12/2020 | £169k | £143k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL GLACIOLOGICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £67,966 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £339,055. The trustees note that free reserves of £332,551 are below the stated policy target of approximately £492,000, which is required to meet one year's running costs and two years of royalties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of INTERNATIONAL GLACIOLOGICAL SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
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|---|---|---|
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| ELRHA | 1 | £67k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
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Charities like this
- THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED
- THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS)
- THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY
- SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH
- INTERNATIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL GLACIOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £187k | £90,001 - £100,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | £20.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS) | £6.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY | £952k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH | £535k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |