SEA-CHANGERS
Sea-Changers object is to promote the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural marine environment and promote marine bio-diversity. The key strategic aim is to raise significant additional funds for marine conservation projects by running an annual and on-going campaigns which makes it as easy as possible for sea-users to give something back to protect the environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Sea-Changers reported a deficit of £28,540 for the year 2025, despite total income more than doubling to £303,272. The charity maintains a minimum reserve policy of £15,000 to cover three months of notice costs and contingencies, though the specific unrestricted reserves balance is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year 2025 we raised £230,335 (2024: £45,500) in restricted funds specifically for this use.” — page 16
“A Minimum Reserve Level is set to provide sufficient funds to provide three months notice to any employees or regular contractors, any ongoing expenses, and a contingency for unforeseen costs including costs involved in winding up the charity. The levels, reviewed in 2025 are: Administration and Employment Cost Reserve:£9,000 Contingency Reserve: £6,000 Minimum Reserve Policy:£15,000” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/05/2026)
Trustees
- Paul Martinchair
- Chloe Victoria Harvey
- Christopher Mills
- Emma Alexandra Armshaw
- LEIGH SHERIDAN MORRIS
- Micah Douglas
- Penny Nelson
- Sue Holden
- Tanya Louise Ferry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £303k | £332k |
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £172k | £119k |
| 31/12/2022 | £159k | £146k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £49k |
Common questions
Is SEA-CHANGERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Sea-Changers reported a deficit of £28,540 for the year 2025, despite total income more than doubling to £303,272. The charity maintains a minimum reserve policy of £15,000 to cover three months of notice costs and contingencies, though the specific unrestricted reserves balance is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Who funds SEA-CHANGERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEA-CHANGERS as a grant recipient include SWIRE 2765, BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, LIONTRUST FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIRE 2765 | FY2024 | £570k | |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £150k | General funding |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £61k | General funding |
| LIONTRUST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | General funding |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £15k | General funding |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | 2 | £56k |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £460k |
| THE MIRIANOG TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £40k |
| THE DASHLIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- SEA - CHANGE PROJECTS LTD
- THE SEA CHANGE TRUST
- LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH
- The Seafarers' Charity (King George's Fund for Sailors)
- NORTH SEA CONSERVATION
- SEA LIFE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA-CHANGERS | £303k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEA - CHANGE PROJECTS LTD | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SEA CHANGE TRUST | £413k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Seafarers' Charity (King George's Fund for Sailors) | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH SEA CONSERVATION | £294k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |