Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit
Also known as: Sea Watch
In partnership with the public, Sea Watch studies and protects whales, dolphins and porpoises, particularly in U.K. waters, and promotes awareness of cetacean and marine conservation. This benefits all communities and provides essential information for EU and UK Governments, NGOs and researchers seeking to study and protect cetaceans and the marine environment.
Activities & Mission
In partnership with the public, Sea Watch studies and protects whales, dolphins and porpoises, particularly in U.K. waters, and promotes awareness of cetacean and marine conservation. This benefits all communities and provides essential information for EU and UK Governments, NGOs and researchers seeking to study and protect cetaceans and the marine environment.
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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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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 | £472,453 | £384,390 | 0 / 10500 | |||
| 2024 | £398,245 | £271,087 | 0 / 5000 | |||
| 2023 | £333,022 | £206,039 | 0 / 3000 | |||
| 2022 | £179,916 | £130,463 | 0 / 3500 | |||
| 2021 | £115,025 | £104,527 | 0 / 3500 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit
What does Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit do?
In partnership with the public, Sea Watch studies and protects whales, dolphins and porpoises, particularly in U.K. waters, and promotes awareness of cetacean and marine conservation. This benefits all communities and provides essential information for EU and UK Governments, NGOs and researchers seeking to study and protect cetaceans and the marine environment.
How much income did Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit report in 2025?
Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit reported total income of £472k and reported expenditure of £384k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit registered as a charity?
Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 1992 as charity number 1013002. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit?
Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit operate?
Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit a registered charity?
Yes — Sea Watch Foundation, The Cetacean Monitoring Unit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013002.
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