surfers against sewage

The charity supports the general public. Surfers Against Sewage is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Cornwall and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

See where Surfers Against Sewage is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,363,756

Latest Expenditure

£3,327,429

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 66.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 35.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,007,622

Charitable Activities £1,258,823

Other Trading £41,979

Investments £54,899

Other Income £433

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,226,176

Raising Funds £1,101,253

Governance £68,789

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£1,646,004	£1,242,957	£1,094,153	£1,714,719	£1,535,789	20 / 14491