national coastwatch institution

The charity supports the general public. National Coastwatch Institution is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Cornwall and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Established in 1994, we help create and maintain lookouts wherever possible around the UK coastline and train volunteer watchkeepers from all backgrounds to assist the users of leisure craft, fishermen, walkers and others as necessary, and help ensure their safety.

Fundraising

See where National Coastwatch Institution is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£957,075

Latest Expenditure

£1,059,640

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 42.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £613,537

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £343,538

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £941,113

Raising Funds £118,527

Governance £336,468

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£957,075	£1,059,640	£941,113	£1,077,247	£712,380	0 / 2700
2023	£804,269	£926,238	£792,106	£1,186,585	£912,465	0 / 3265
2022	£861,004	£809,651	£693,077	£1,317,277	£1,161,016	0 / 3112
2021	£517,413	£504,219	£462,854	£1,297,862	£1,297,862	0 / 2465
2020	£542,184	£516,194	£464,679	£1,284,668	£388,693	0 / 2600