Marine Conservation Society
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The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people powered action, with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.
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Integrity assessment
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Marine Conservation Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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13 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Ordered a Christmas jumper on 16th November. Have not received the item (writing this on Boxing Day), and you can only get in touch with them via a contact form. Needless to say, nobody has yet come back to me "within the next working day". Appalling customer service. Guessing that the money (nearly £40 including delivery) is a write off, I hope it's gone to a good cause at least.There are other charities out there with far better delivery and customer service. Donate directly to the Marine Conservation Society, and buy your merchandise elsewhere.
Trustpilot
Ordered two t-shirts for Xmas on the 06/12/25. Wanting to buy presents that also support a fantastic charity. Also bought three t-shirts from wildlife trust. Both companies outsource their t-shirts.to teemill a company that provides t-shirts for many charities. My delivery Days came and went. No sign of any t-shirts. On the 19/12/25 I was refunded for the marine conservation t-shirt no email no explanation for the refund without them trying to remedy the lack of t-shirts. I still haven't received the other three t-shirts from wildlife trust. Really disappointed with the communication and service from teemill as I have been corresponding with them and basically it's Xmas eve and I have no presents for five family members. Not great service.
How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Marine Conservation Society
Marine Conservation Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.9/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, Marine Conservation Society has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people powered action, with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive. Marine Conservation Society is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1991.
Marine Conservation Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Marine Conservation Society's registered charity number is 1004005. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Marine Conservation Society is located in Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Marine Conservation Society is based in Ross-On-Wye in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Marine Conservation Society
- What is Marine Conservation Society?
- Marine Conservation Society is a health charitable company based in Ross-On-Wye, United Kingdom. The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people powered action, with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.
- When was Marine Conservation Society founded?
- Marine Conservation Society was founded in 1991.
- Where is Marine Conservation Society located?
- Headquartered in Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Marine Conservation Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £5.3 million. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marine Conservation Society trustworthy?
- Marine Conservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Marine Conservation Society's website?
- https://www.mcsuk.org
- Are donations to Marine Conservation Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.