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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' 1. To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as …

Founded
Headquarters
London, Scotland

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education 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 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a registered education nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is SC037808. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £24M in annual revenue.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's official registration number is SC037808, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has £24M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £24M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' 1. To promote the development of young... The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £24M is well above the peer average of £994K.

You can verify The Marine Society and Sea Cadets in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets directly through its donation page (https://www.ms-sc.org/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is based in London in Scotland. 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.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets was first registered in 2007, making it approximately 19 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
181
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£23.6M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£18.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£16.5M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£19.4M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£14.3M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a education nonprofit organization based in London, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' 1. To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme 2. To advance the education of Seafarers in such ways as the Council shall determine but including (at the discretion of the Council) the following: (a) the provision in ships and on shore of a comprehensive library service in any media for the use of Seafarers. (b) the assistance of persons preparing for or entering upon a maritime career by the provision of training, the payment of fees, maintenance and other expenses and the making of loans. (c) the award to Seafarers of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances tenable at nautical or other schools or training establishments: (d) the making of grants or loans to nautical or other schools or training establishments which are charities or to other organisations established for charitable purposes only which provide facilities for and encourage young persons to become Seafarers 3. The advancement of the education of the public in maritime matters. 4. The promotion of scientific or other research of particular benefit to Seafarers and the publication of the useful results of such research. 5. The provision in the interests of the social welfare of Seafarers of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation, being facilities which will improve their conditions of life and of which they have need by reason of their social and economic circumstances. 6. The relief of financial hardship among Seafarers and their dependants.
When was The Marine Society and Sea Cadets founded?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets was founded in 2007.
Where is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets located?
Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M.
Is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets trustworthy?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's registration number?
Registration: SC037808 (United Kingdom).
What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's website?
https://www.ms-sc.org
Are donations to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets 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.