Surfers Against Sewage
Also known as: Sas
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
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Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
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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 | £3,950,447 | £4,069,342 | £2,615,552 | £2,353,532 | £1,770,410 | 55 / 165000 |
| 2024 | £3,363,756 | £3,327,429 | £2,226,176 | £2,472,427 | £1,869,869 | 46 / 3700 |
| 2023 | £2,894,655 | £2,996,067 | £2,391,422 | £2,436,100 | £2,074,339 | 41 / 98779 |
| 2022 | £2,783,302 | £2,368,943 | £1,971,198 | £2,537,512 | £2,352,817 | 28 / 286636 |
| 2021 | £2,444,898 | £2,036,464 | £1,737,711 | £2,123,153 | £2,013,497 | 24 / 142428 |
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Frequently asked questions about Surfers Against Sewage
What does Surfers Against Sewage do?
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
How much income did Surfers Against Sewage report in 2025?
Surfers Against Sewage reported total income of £3.95m and reported expenditure of £4.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Surfers Against Sewage registered as a charity?
Surfers Against Sewage was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2012 as charity number 1145877. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Surfers Against Sewage?
Surfers Against Sewage is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gabriel William Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Surfers Against Sewage operate?
Surfers Against Sewage operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Surfers Against Sewage a registered charity?
Yes — Surfers Against Sewage is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145877.
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Also governs 1 other charity
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- Sas
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- 2 November 2026
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