the manta trust
The charity supports the general public. The Manta Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Dorchester and operates in Ecuador, Fiji, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
The charity?s key objectives are the conservation of manta rays and their close relatives, mobula rays throughout the world?s oceans. Manta rays can be considered charismatic megafauna; diving and snorkelling with these creatures is a sought after experience the world over. Our vision is to see these animals thriving in healthy, diverse ocean ecosystems the world over.
Fundraising
See where The Manta Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £734,905 | £842,926 | £742,739 | £743,337 | £394,162 | 0 / 40 |
| 2023 | £973,424 | £856,519 | £731,786 | £846,560 | £596,555 | 0 / 3 |
| 2022 | £737,766 | £544,552 | £500,428 | £729,655 | £216,164 | 0 / 10 |
| 2021 | £490,850 | £434,752 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2020 | £539,845 | £452,588 | £391,910 | £481,526 | £481,526 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Corscombe
Dorchester
DT2 0NT