The James Caird Society
Analysis
The James Caird Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The James Caird Society reported income of £38k and spending of £33k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £8,428 to £38k (+347%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 232%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The James Caird Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Quebec and District Village Hall Association (£38k), Willand Village Hall and Recreation Ground (£38k) and Hamble Sea Scout Group (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
to raise public awareness of Shackletons great achievements in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and his unique qualities of leadership; to sponsor Antarctic research; to support Dulwich College in care of the boat James Caird and the Shackleton archives; to encourage young people to play an active role; to arrange meetings, lectures and exhibitions; to promote charitable activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec and District Village Hall Association | Durham | £38k |
| Willand Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Devon | £38k |
| Hamble Sea Scout Group | Southampton | £38k |
| The Walpole Parish Foundation and Recreation Trust | Wisbech | £38k |