Blue Marine Foundation
Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) exists to combat overfishing and the destruction of biodiversity through the creation of large-scale marine reserves and by delivering new models of sustainable fishing.
Activities & Mission
Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) exists to combat overfishing and the destruction of biodiversity through the creation of large-scale marine reserves and by delivering new models of sustainable fishing.
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 54% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Environment 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,977,221 | £12,094,396 | £11,027,744 | £10,531,484 | £2,784,074 | 54 / 120 |
| 2024 | £12,263,070 | £12,455,782 | £11,475,260 | £9,706,885 | £3,496,542 | 49 / 300 |
| 2023 | £11,300,376 | £9,502,068 | £8,837,011 | £9,711,082 | £3,348,482 | 40 / 150 |
| 2022 | £7,790,188 | £6,208,722 | £6,041,554 | £8,095,949 | £2,839,047 | 33 / 40 |
| 2021 | £6,312,130 | £4,158,194 | £3,991,272 | £6,565,730 | £1,982,015 | 23 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Marine Foundation
What does Blue Marine Foundation do?
Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) exists to combat overfishing and the destruction of biodiversity through the creation of large-scale marine reserves and by delivering new models of sustainable fishing.
How much income did Blue Marine Foundation report in 2025?
Blue Marine Foundation reported total income of £12.98m and reported expenditure of £12.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blue Marine Foundation?
Blue Marine Foundation has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blue Marine Foundation registered as a charity?
Blue Marine Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2010 as charity number 1137209. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Blue Marine Foundation?
Blue Marine Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blue Marine Foundation operate?
Blue Marine Foundation operates across 9 areas, including Belize, British Indian Ocean Territory, Chile and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Blue Marine Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Blue Marine Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137209.
Details
Third Floor South Building
Somerset House
Strand
LONDON
WC2R 1LA
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