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British Divers Marine Life Rescue

Also known as: Bdmlr, Bdmlr Tursiops Trading Ltd, British Divers, Marine Life Rescue, Ocean Rescue

BDMLR is an international marine animal rescue organisation, UK based. It aims to provide a rescue service for all marine wildlife, and further to provide support to existing rescue centres and develop new methods of treatment, transport and care.

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Activities & Mission

BDMLR is an international marine animal rescue organisation, UK based. It aims to provide a rescue service for all marine wildlife, and further to provide support to existing rescue centres and develop new methods of treatment, transport and care.

Grants

British Divers Marine Life Rescue makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£510,021
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£446,059
Latest Expenditure
£510,021

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 114.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£446,059
£510,0210 / 2300
2024
£484,258
£445,2920 / 3100
2023
£397,059
£347,1140 / 3500
2022
£449,197
£302,9380 / 3000
2021
£347,897
£232,5810 / 3000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Divers Marine Life Rescue

What does British Divers Marine Life Rescue do?

BDMLR is an international marine animal rescue organisation, UK based. It aims to provide a rescue service for all marine wildlife, and further to provide support to existing rescue centres and develop new methods of treatment, transport and care.

How much income did British Divers Marine Life Rescue report in 2025?

British Divers Marine Life Rescue reported total income of £446k and reported expenditure of £510k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Divers Marine Life Rescue registered as a charity?

British Divers Marine Life Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1990 as charity number 803438. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs British Divers Marine Life Rescue?

British Divers Marine Life Rescue is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN PAUL KNIGHT OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Divers Marine Life Rescue operate?

British Divers Marine Life Rescue operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is British Divers Marine Life Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — British Divers Marine Life Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803438.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 May 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803438
Charity Number
803438

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Trustees

ALAN PAUL KNIGHT OBE Chair
FAYE ARCHELL
GAVIN PARSONS
GEOFF HAMMOCK
MARK RICHARD STEVENS
Martin Boon

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bdmlr
  • Bdmlr Tursiops Trading Ltd
  • British Divers
  • Marine Life Rescue
  • Ocean Rescue

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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