Quaternary Research Association
Analysis
Quaternary Research Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Quaternary Research Association reported income of £124k and spending of £106k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £116k to £124k (+6.8%), an average of +1.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Quaternary Research Association sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Allesley Park Community Association Ltd (£124k), Centre Stage (Devon) (£124k) and The Devon and Exeter Institution (£124k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objective of the Association is the advancement of education and research into the Quaternary period through a programme of events and activities (discussion and field meetings, outreach activities) and by series of publications that are of benefit to the public. It also provides grants and awards to individuals and groups to promote research and further understanding of the Quaternary period.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Allesley Park Community Association Ltd | Coventry | £124k |
| Centre Stage (Devon) | Devon | £124k |
| The Devon and Exeter Institution | Exeter | £124k |
| Curious School of Puppetry | London | £124k |