Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Also known as: Asc
The charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.
Activities & Mission
The charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,501,034 | £15,312,836 | £13,471,183 | £10,059,025 | £10,059,025 | 101 / 0 |
| 2023 | £13,579,801 | £13,789,713 | £11,965,913 | £11,967,418 | £11,967,418 | 101 / 0 |
| 2022 | £13,467,017 | £12,399,957 | £10,930,062 | £12,428,569 | £12,428,569 | 88 / 0 |
| 2021 | £10,526,608 | £7,260,262 | £6,509,454 | £10,911,112 | £10,905,045 | 68 / 0 |
| 2020 | £9,666,879 | £7,913,864 | £6,695,492 | £7,752,024 | £7,752,024 | 33 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Aquaculture Stewardship Council
What does Aquaculture Stewardship Council do?
The charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.
How much income did Aquaculture Stewardship Council report in 2024?
Aquaculture Stewardship Council reported total income of £13.50m and reported expenditure of £15.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Aquaculture Stewardship Council?
Aquaculture Stewardship Council has a program ratio of 96.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Aquaculture Stewardship Council registered as a charity?
Aquaculture Stewardship Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2013 as charity number 1150418. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Aquaculture Stewardship Council?
Aquaculture Stewardship Council is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margret Thalwitz. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Aquaculture Stewardship Council operate?
Aquaculture Stewardship Council operates across 31 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 28 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Aquaculture Stewardship Council a registered charity?
Yes — Aquaculture Stewardship Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150418.
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