Ocean Conservation Trust Limited
Also known as: National Marine Aquarium Limited
Advance the education of the public in, and promote the conservation of, living marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium and museum and other programmes of education and research and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public
Activities & Mission
Advance the education of the public in, and promote the conservation of, living marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium and museum and other programmes of education and research and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,488,002 | £7,613,177 | £6,043,624 | £10,121,926 | £10,121,926 | 180 / 100 |
| 2024 | £6,975,977 | £6,693,272 | £5,417,358 | £10,246,793 | £2,576,000 | 125 / 100 |
| 2023 | £6,397,000 | £5,684,000 | £4,746,000 | £9,964,000 | £2,005,000 | 106 / 100 |
| 2022 | £5,218,765 | £4,453,080 | £3,507,229 | £9,251,088 | £1,211,407 | 125 / 60 |
| 2021 | £3,190,963 | £4,119,417 | £3,220,325 | £8,485,407 | £0 | 98 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Conservation Trust Limited
What does Ocean Conservation Trust Limited do?
Advance the education of the public in, and promote the conservation of, living marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium and museum and other programmes of education and research and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public
How much income did Ocean Conservation Trust Limited report in 2025?
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited reported total income of £7.49m and reported expenditure of £7.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ocean Conservation Trust Limited?
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ocean Conservation Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1994 as charity number 1032491. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Ocean Conservation Trust Limited?
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Jeremy Alan Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ocean Conservation Trust Limited operate?
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ocean Conservation Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Ocean Conservation Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1032491.
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Also Known As
- National Marine Aquarium Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated