SEA WATCH FOUNDATION, THE CETACEAN MONITORING UNIT
Registered charity 1013002 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SEA WATCH
In partnership with the public, Sea Watch studies and protects whales, dolphins and porpoises, particularly in U.K. waters, and promotes awareness of cetacean and marine conservation. This benefits all communities and provides essential information for EU and UK Governments, NGOs and researchers seeking to study and protect cetaceans and the marine environment.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £530,502, supported by a stated policy to maintain reserves equivalent to one year's expenditure. The charity reports an upturn in its economic situation following previous difficulties, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: one year's expenditure (held: £531k)
“The trustees endeavour to maintain a level of reserves equivalent to one year's expenditure” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- ANTONY NEIL OSBORN
- CRAIG MILLER
- Dr JAMES JEFFREY WAGGITT
- Dr JAMES ROBERT BORAN
- GEORGE SAMUEL BOYER
- HANNAH MARY PARKINSON
- JAMIE ROBERT MARK SMITH
- Katherine Elizabeth Baker
- MICHAEL EDWARD BAINES
- PROFESSOR GRAHAM JOHN PIERCE BSC PHD
- Professor John Russell Turner BSc DPhil
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Guernsey · Isle Of Man · Jersey · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SEA WATCH FOUNDATION, THE CETACEAN MONITORING UNIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £530,502, supported by a stated policy to maintain reserves equivalent to one year's expenditure. The charity reports an upturn in its economic situation following previous difficulties, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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