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the national lobster hatchery

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The National Lobster Hatchery is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Padstow and operates in Cornwall.


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

To promote the concept of sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture and to improve the long term productivity of the lobster fishery for all, through an active stock enhancement programme.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£455,703
Latest Expenditure
£320,861

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 70.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£455,703£320,8610 / 6
2024£498,666£470,2600 / 4
2023£494,919£478,2860 / 5
2022£424,074£423,4570 / 10
2021£364,113£326,7460 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
THE NATIONAL LOBSTER HATCHERY
SOUTH QUAY
PADSTOW
PL28 8BL
Registration Date
11 August 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4005024
Charity Number
1105434

Trustees

Edwin John DERRIMAN MBE
Lord St Levan
Robert David Clifford-Wing
Edward Robert Coode
Dr Joanna Henley
AMIE JO FULTON
Charles Creed Thompson
HELENE LOUISE JONES
Katie Ashworth
Richard Vlasto
Sophie Bennett

Also Known As

  • THE NATIONAL LOBSTER HATCHERY
  • THE PADSTOW LOBSTER HATCHERY