Project Seagrass

Project Seagrass is committed to saving the worlds seagrass. Project Seagrass works towards the conservation of seagrass ecosystems through community, research, and action, both in the UK and globally.

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Activities & Mission

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 12 areas of operation

Country

Australia France Indonesia Malaysia Netherlands Philippines Portugal Scotland Spain Thailand United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,825,775

Latest Expenditure

£1,360,208

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £286,944

Charitable Activities £1,399,617

Other Trading £133,448

Investments £0

Other Income £5,766

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,336,652

Raising Funds £23,556

Governance £4,050

Grants to Institutions £0

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,825,775	£1,360,208	£1,336,652	£1,222,184	£282,040	22 / 837
2024	£1,290,305	£1,270,587	£1,227,633	£756,617	£167,678	20 / 1200
2023	£932,638	£866,237	£859,820	£738,508	£39,497	17 / 155
2022	£826,826	£371,989	£369,586	£672,107	£91,242	8 / 70
2021	£365,622	£174,484				0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Project Seagrass

What does Project Seagrass do?

How much income did Project Seagrass report in 2025?

Project Seagrass reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Project Seagrass registered as a charity?

Project Seagrass was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2015 as charity number 1162824. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Project Seagrass?

Project Seagrass is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosslyn Barr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Project Seagrass operate?

Project Seagrass operates across 12 areas, including Australia, France, Indonesia and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Project Seagrass a registered charity?

Yes — Project Seagrass is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162824.