GHOST FISHING UK
TO IDENTIFY, SURVEY AND CATALOGUE, THEN REMOVE MARINE LITTER AND ALDFG.TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO NETS, LINES, CREELS, LOBSTER POTS AND TRAWLS FROM SHIPWRECKS, REEFS AND OTHER SCUBA DIVING SITES AROUND THE UK.BY INSTRUCTING AND UTILISING SPECIALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEER SCUBA DIVERS TO RETRIEVE THIS LITTER AND ALDFG. RECYCLE, RE-USE OR RESPONSIBLY DISPOSE OF.AND BY RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,112 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £70,685 to £68,573. The trustees note that the charity has clear potential to expand its work, although current administrative procedures are approaching their capacity limits. No material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified in the independent examiner's report.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee committee has been formed, but not yet registered with the Charities Commission.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr RICHARD WALKERchair
- Alfred Nunn
- Jason Bramwell
- Jonna Meyhoff Fry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £57k | £59k |
| 30/09/2024 | £74k | £54k |
| 30/09/2023 | £63k | £57k |
| 30/09/2022 | £51k | £26k |
| 30/09/2021 | £47k | £36k |
Common questions
Is GHOST FISHING UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,112 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £70,685 to £68,573. The trustees note that the charity has clear potential to expand its work, although current administrative procedures are approaching their capacity limits. No material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified in the independent examiner's report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GHOST FISHING UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GHOST FISHING UK as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k | Christmas Challenge |
| COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | FY2023 | £614 | Conservation work. |