THINKAQUA
We deliver sustainability improvements in aquaculture around the world for enhanced social, economic and environmental outcomes, particularly for smallholder farmers in developing countries. We partner with grassroot organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America to provide appropriate solutions that support development in local communities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £46,541, an increase from the previous year's £43,710. The charity reported a net surplus of £2,831 for the year, with total income of £223,701 against total expenditure of £220,870. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000” — page 16
“The Trustees have adopted a reserves policy whereby sufficient cash reserves are held to cover immediate and future committments.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2023) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024).
Trustees
- Dr David Littlechair
- Aisla Jones
- Dr Eleanor Adamson
- Katherine Louise Prudden
- Richard Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £362k | £366k |
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £221k |
| 31/12/2023 | £211k | £237k |
| 31/12/2022 | £291k | £221k |
Common questions
Is THINKAQUA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £46,541, an increase from the previous year's £43,710. The charity reported a net surplus of £2,831 for the year, with total income of £223,701 against total expenditure of £220,870. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THINKAQUA earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTH STREET GREEN ROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £688k |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £386k |
| ISEAL ALLIANCE | 1 | £159k |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | 1 | £70k |
| The Seafarers' Charity (King George's Fund for Sailors) | 1 | £23k |
| Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- UTHINK PEOPLE DEVELOPING PEOPLE
- THINK18
- AQUACULTURE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
- FISHING INTO THE FUTURE
- THINK EQUAL
- GOOD THINKING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THINKAQUA | £362k | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UTHINK PEOPLE DEVELOPING PEOPLE | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THINK18 | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AQUACULTURE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL | £13.5m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| FISHING INTO THE FUTURE | £162k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THINK EQUAL | £426k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |