Sea Life Trust Limited
The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
Activities & Mission
The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £6,763,872 | £4,820,643 | £3,855,556 | £7,297,725 | £7,154,752 | 73 / 1517 |
| 2023 | £4,110,740 | £4,138,774 | £3,204,333 | £5,397,974 | £5,337,835 | 72 / 2127 |
| 2022 | £3,605,486 | £4,040,439 | £3,225,039 | £5,501,894 | £5,443,515 | 66 / 93 |
| 2021 | £4,041,123 | £3,501,730 | £2,649,503 | £5,769,667 | £5,711,288 | 62 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,539,580 | £3,335,702 | £2,740,890 | £5,275,212 | £5,216,833 | 52 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sea Life Trust Limited
What does Sea Life Trust Limited do?
The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
How much income did Sea Life Trust Limited report in 2024?
Sea Life Trust Limited reported total income of £6.76m and reported expenditure of £4.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sea Life Trust Limited?
Sea Life Trust Limited has a program ratio of 57.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sea Life Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Sea Life Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2017 as charity number 1175859. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Sea Life Trust Limited?
Sea Life Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sea Life Trust Limited operate?
Sea Life Trust Limited operates across 37 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 34 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sea Life Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Sea Life Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175859.
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255 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX
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