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Ocean Generation

Also known as: Plastic Oceans, Plastic Oceans Foundation

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FROMPLASTIC WASTE.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FROMPLASTIC WASTE.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£705,147
Latest Expenditure
£604,188

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £701,389
Charitable Activities £122
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,636
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £394,158
Raising Funds £127,074
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £82,956

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£705,147
£604,188£394,158£253,025£253,02512 / 0
2024
£492,510
£577,5830 / 0
2023
£443,071
£577,5520 / 0
2022
£722,253
£426,987£357,635£371,620£291,1207 / 3
2021
£286,369
£523,3630 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ocean Generation

What does Ocean Generation do?

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FROMPLASTIC WASTE.

How much income did Ocean Generation report in 2025?

Ocean Generation reported total income of £705k and reported expenditure of £604k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ocean Generation registered as a charity?

Ocean Generation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2011 as charity number 1139843. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Ocean Generation?

Ocean Generation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Peter Scales. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ocean Generation operate?

Ocean Generation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ocean Generation a registered charity?

Yes — Ocean Generation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139843.

Details

Address
Ocean Generation
10 Queen Street Place
LONDON
EC4R 1AG
Registration Date
14 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010970
Charity Number
1139843

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Trustees

Philip Peter Scales Chair
Alexander Stonor
Alexandra Lazenby
Andrew John Cartland
Edward Garrett
Emelia Holdaway
Laura Blake
Nancy Hobhouse
Phillip Donald Jenkins

Also Known As

  • Plastic Oceans
  • Plastic Oceans Foundation

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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