National Coastwatch Institution
Also known as: National Coastwatch, Nci
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Coastwatch Institution
What does National Coastwatch Institution do?
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.
How much income did National Coastwatch Institution report in 2024?
National Coastwatch Institution reported total income of £957k and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Coastwatch Institution?
National Coastwatch Institution has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Coastwatch Institution registered as a charity?
National Coastwatch Institution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2015 as charity number 1159975. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs National Coastwatch Institution?
National Coastwatch Institution is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Hand. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Coastwatch Institution operate?
National Coastwatch Institution operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Coastwatch Institution a registered charity?
Yes — National Coastwatch Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159975.
Details
17 Dean Street
LISKEARD
Cornwall
PL14 4AB
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Also Known As
- National Coastwatch
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated