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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.

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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.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£472,453
Latest Expenditure
£384,390

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£472,453
£384,3900 / 10500
2024
£398,245
£271,0870 / 5000
2023
£333,022
£206,0390 / 3000
2022
£179,916
£130,4630 / 3500
2021
£115,025
£104,5270 / 3500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

Details

Address
EWIN Y DON
BULL BAY
AMLWCH
LL68 9SD
Registration Date
20 July 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1013002
Charity Number
1013002

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Trustees

ANTONY NEIL OSBORN
CRAIG MILLER
Dr JAMES JEFFREY WAGGITT
Dr JAMES ROBERT BORAN
GEORGE SAMUEL BOYER
HANNAH MARY PARKINSON
JAMIE ROBERT MARK SMITH
Katherine Elizabeth Baker
MICHAEL EDWARD BAINES
PROFESSOR GRAHAM JOHN PIERCE BSC PHD
Professor John Russell Turner BSc DPhil

Also Known As

  • Sea Watch

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