Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited
1) TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FIRSTLY OF THE BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK, AND SECONDLY OF OTHER MARINE AND COASTAL PROTECTED AREAS IN MAURITANIA.
Activities & Mission
1) TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FIRSTLY OF THE BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK, AND SECONDLY OF OTHER MARINE AND COASTAL PROTECTED AREAS IN MAURITANIA.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £700,088 | £1,321,726 | £1,167,204 | £35,207,016 | £35,207,017 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £537,644 | £1,175,819 | £1,051,247 | £37,358,515 | £170,893 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,345,498 | £1,251,899 | £967,469 | £36,358,787 | £668,818 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,200,166 | £1,087,184 | £963,757 | £34,404,034 | £1,406,710 | 4 / 0 |
| 2020 | £339,189 | £489,312 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited
What does Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited do?
1) TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FIRSTLY OF THE BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK, AND SECONDLY OF OTHER MARINE AND COASTAL PROTECTED AREAS IN MAURITANIA.
How much income did Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited report in 2024?
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited reported total income of £700k and reported expenditure of £1.32m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited?
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited has a program ratio of 166.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited registered as a charity?
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2010 as charity number 1136156. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited?
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited operate?
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited operates in Mauritania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136156.
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