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National Aquarium Limited

To educate the public and promote the conservation of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium.

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Activities & Mission

To educate the public and promote the conservation of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium.

Grants

National Aquarium Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2022)
£6,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, 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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5
Latest Expenditure
£188

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,286,241
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,803,549
Raising Funds £6,096
Governance £667
Grants to Institutions £6,000
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 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£2,286,241
£1,809,645£1,803,549£336,526£336,5260 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Aquarium Limited

What does National Aquarium Limited do?

To educate the public and promote the conservation of marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium.

How much income did National Aquarium Limited report in 2022?

National Aquarium Limited reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Aquarium Limited registered as a charity?

National Aquarium Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2003 as charity number 1098529. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs National Aquarium Limited?

National Aquarium Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Aquarium Limited operate?

National Aquarium Limited operates across 6 areas, including Japan, Malaysia, Cornwall and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is National Aquarium Limited a registered charity?

Yes — National Aquarium Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098529.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999423
Charity Number
1098529

Trustees

Jeremy Roberts
PAUL BENJAMIN COX

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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