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Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue

For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.

Activities & Mission

For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£621,900
Latest Expenditure
£437,727

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £124,155
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £454,203
Investments £490
Other Income £43,052

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £343,075
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,887
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £94,652

Financial Trend

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — Drone to Home (organisation 5195649)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£621,900
£437,727£343,075£301,772£301,77217 / 12
2023
£114,577
£120,0600 / 12
2022
£118,027
£92,7320 / 9
2021
£79,987
£73,3990 / 10
2020
£94,743
£76,4900 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue

What does Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue do?

For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.

How much income did Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue report in 2024?

Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £438k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue?

Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue has a program ratio of 55.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue registered as a charity?

Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2017 as charity number 1173244. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue?

Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR D DREW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue operate?

Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173244.

Details

Address
THE SEAL SANCTUARY & ANIMAL GARDENS
NORTH END
MABLETHORPE
LN12 1QG
Registration Date
1 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089502
Charity Number
1173244

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Trustees

MR D DREW Chair
Carole Martin
MARK CHAMBERS
Mark Woodcock
MRS C DREW

Sectors & Classifications

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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