Marine Stewardship Council
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The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Marine Stewardship Council has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. 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
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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 STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL 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 STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL 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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9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
I was not impressed with your organisation's lack of response to the Seaspiracy documentary enquires hence my negative review. Organisations seem to be a cover up for corporations that are actively profiting from the industry and should be stripped off "non-profit" status!
Trustpilot
Unclear control - Fisher's chose inspectors by themselves. - Just like the italian mafia choose there own policeman... - Unbelievable... - There is no commercial environment friendly fishing. - so this label gives the consumers only a false peace of mind feeling... - another "Greenwash" idea...
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar health charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Marine Stewardship Council
Marine Stewardship Council is a registered health nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 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 £34M in annual revenue. 9 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 Stewardship Council has £34M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% 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 MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis. Marine Stewardship Council is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1997.
Marine Stewardship Council 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 Stewardship Council's registered charity number is 1066806. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Marine Stewardship Council is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Marine Stewardship Council is based in London 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 Stewardship Council
- What is Marine Stewardship Council?
- Marine Stewardship Council is a health charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
- When was Marine Stewardship Council founded?
- Marine Stewardship Council was founded in 1997.
- Where is Marine Stewardship Council located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Marine Stewardship Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £33.7 million. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marine Stewardship Council trustworthy?
- Marine Stewardship Council 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 Stewardship Council's website?
- https://www.msc.org
- Are donations to Marine Stewardship Council 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.