South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute
Also known as: Saeri
SAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
Activities & Mission
SAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,053,179 | £1,053,148 | £859,823 | £405,650 | £110,738 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,291,000 | £1,404,000 | £1,178,000 | £405,619 | £66,601 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,394,563 | £1,246,763 | £1,131,512 | £518,483 | £518,483 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,424,966 | £1,423,520 | £960,277 | £370,683 | £0 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,193,909 | £1,101,126 | £757,613 | £369,237 | £0 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute
What does South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute do?
SAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
How much income did South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute report in 2025?
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute?
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute has a program ratio of 81.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute registered as a charity?
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2017 as charity number 1173105. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute?
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES JUDGE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute operate?
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute operates across 9 areas, including Anguilla, Ascension, Falkland Islands and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute a registered charity?
Yes — South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173105.
Details
14 BROADWAY
WESTMINSTER
LONDON
SW1H 0BH
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- 14 May 2026
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