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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.

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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.

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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.

Show all 31 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,490,395
Latest Expenditure
£16,330,709

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £704,188
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £15,748,684
Investments £37,522
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,993,014
Raising Funds £2,337,695
Governance £202,443
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£16,490,395
£16,330,709£13,993,014£10,745,196£10,745,916102 / 0
2024
£13,501,034
£15,312,836£13,471,183£10,059,025£10,059,025101 / 0
2023
£13,579,801
£13,789,713£11,965,913£11,967,418£11,967,418101 / 0
2022
£13,467,017
£12,399,957£10,930,062£12,428,569£12,428,56988 / 0
2021
£10,526,608
£7,260,262£6,509,454£10,911,112£10,905,04568 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Aquaculture Stewardship Council reported total income of £16.49m and reported expenditure of £16.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030816
Charity Number
1150418

Trustees

Margret Thalwitz Chair
Adam Russell Brennan
Bushra Malik
Dane Harold Klinger
Dr Rohana Subasinghe
Kristin Veriga
Richard David Holland
Stefanie Marcella Rog
Steven Philips

Also Known As

  • Asc

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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