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The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom

To disseminate knowledge, of the seas and marine life, including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences for the benefit of the public (where biosciences means marine biology in its widest sense).

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Activities & Mission

To disseminate knowledge, of the seas and marine life, including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences for the benefit of the public (where biosciences means marine biology in its widest sense).

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,056,981
Latest Expenditure
£6,541,131

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,547
Charitable Activities £5,540,615
Other Trading £87,946
Investments £417,873
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,541,050
Raising Funds £81
Governance £43,785
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£6,056,981
£6,541,131£6,541,050£21,690,901£15,799,28489 / 25
2024
£5,274,579
£6,834,047£6,722,439£22,838,842£16,770,63498 / 29
2023
£8,931,883
£6,844,201£6,812,298£22,668,104£165,422,42198 / 29
2022
£5,085,253
£6,015,800£5,720,646£21,218,650£16,402,93596 / 26
2021
£5,198,367
£5,629,717£5,564,690£21,131,235£16,081,48887 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom

What does The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom do?

To disseminate knowledge, of the seas and marine life, including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences for the benefit of the public (where biosciences means marine biology in its widest sense).

How much income did The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom report in 2025?

The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom reported total income of £6.06m and reported expenditure of £6.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom registered as a charity?

The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2014 as charity number 1155893. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom?

The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Gillian Rider. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom operate?

The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom operates across 2 areas: Devon and Plymouth City.

Is The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom a registered charity?

Yes — The Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155893.

Details

Address
The Marine Biological Association o
The Laboratory
Citadel Hill
PLYMOUTH
PL1 2PB
Registration Date
21 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044573
Charity Number
1155893

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Trustees

Dr Gillian Rider Chair
Heather Koldewey
Mark Dickey-Collas
Matthew Longman MSc
Professor Carol Robinson
Professor Judith Petts
Professor Mark Bailey
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Rosalind Rickaby
Professor Steven Wilhelm FRSC
Professor Stuart Rogers
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBERT JOHN MILLS
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Holmyard
Yonela Ndila

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14 May 2026
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