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Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust

Also known as: Seal Research Trust

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust: Research Engage Communicate Conserve. CSGRT gives seals a voice! CSGRT monitors and identifies seals in SW England using each seal's unique fur pattern and long term photo identification enables a picture to be built up about their lives. Research provides a foundation to inform the effective conservation of seals at the southernmost limit of their range.

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Activities & Mission

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust: Research Engage Communicate Conserve. CSGRT gives seals a voice! CSGRT monitors and identifies seals in SW England using each seal's unique fur pattern and long term photo identification enables a picture to be built up about their lives. Research provides a foundation to inform the effective conservation of seals at the southernmost limit of their range.

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
£97,880
Latest Expenditure
£83,596

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.4%
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
£97,880
£83,5960 / 260
2024
£85,517
£78,9830 / 270
2023
£63,310
£38,8330 / 263
2022
£90,090
£80,1770 / 331
2021
£186,875
£77,3520 / 365

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust

What does Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust do?

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust: Research Engage Communicate Conserve. CSGRT gives seals a voice! CSGRT monitors and identifies seals in SW England using each seal's unique fur pattern and long term photo identification enables a picture to be built up about their lives. Research provides a foundation to inform the effective conservation of seals at the southernmost limit of their range.

How much income did Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust report in 2025?

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust registered as a charity?

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2015 as charity number 1162936. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust?

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUE SAYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust operate?

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Is Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162936.

Details

Address
Copperleaf Cottage
Phillack Hill
Phillack
Hayle
TR27 5AD
Registration Date
30 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055987
Charity Number
1162936

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Trustees

SUE SAYER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DAN JARVIS
KATE HOCKLEY
PHIL KNIGHT
RICHARD MORTON

Also Known As

  • Seal Research Trust

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30 July 2026
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