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Living Coasts

The operation under licence of an exhibit that is owned by South West Environmental Parks Limited on a site rented from Torbay Borough Council. Its aim continues to be to operate a conservation-led, world class, aquatic animal exhibit that provides a financially viable visitor attraction. Its activities were in accordance with the annual Business Plan.

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Activities & Mission

The operation under licence of an exhibit that is owned by South West Environmental Parks Limited on a site rented from Torbay Borough Council. Its aim continues to be to operate a conservation-led, world class, aquatic animal exhibit that provides a financially viable visitor attraction. Its activities were in accordance with the annual Business Plan.

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
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £714,228
Charitable Activities £203,171
Other Trading £4,991
Investments £3
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,207,773
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,245
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 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£161,897
£198,4410 / 0
2020
£922,393
£1,207,773£1,207,773£36,544£028 / 51

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Living Coasts

What does Living Coasts do?

The operation under licence of an exhibit that is owned by South West Environmental Parks Limited on a site rented from Torbay Borough Council. Its aim continues to be to operate a conservation-led, world class, aquatic animal exhibit that provides a financially viable visitor attraction. Its activities were in accordance with the annual Business Plan.

How much income did Living Coasts report in 2021?

Living Coasts reported total income of £162k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Living Coasts registered as a charity?

Living Coasts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2003 as charity number 1099076. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Living Coasts?

Living Coasts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARAH BARR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Living Coasts operate?

Living Coasts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Living Coasts a registered charity?

Yes — Living Coasts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099076.

Details

Address
Ghost Mail Ltd
61 Bridge Street
KINGTON
Herefordshire
HR5 3DJ
Registration Date
20 August 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998948
Charity Number
1099076

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Trustees

SARAH BARR Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Ben Louis Jobson
Also governs 2 other charities
Prof. Richard Preziosi
Also governs 2 other charities

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