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The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Nautical Institute is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, 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. Its registration number is 1002462. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Nautical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
The Nautical Institute is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Nautical Institute has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Nautical Institute is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £6M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Nautical Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Nautical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft. The Nautical Institute is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: The Nautical Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £407K.
The Nautical Institute is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE 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.
THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE 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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NeutralCyprus - Cyprus Shipping News
Industry Bodies Call for Harmonized Propulsion Control Changeover Rules - Marine News Magazine
Lessons learned: Take five minutes to review the task in your mind - Safety4Sea
Lessons learned: Never put a grinder down until the disc stops rotating - Safety4Sea
STEER Project: Ensuring technology supports decision-making at sea - Safety4Sea
Nautical Institute Launches Film to Support Industry Professionals - afloat.ie
Masters fear ship safety at risk as IMO weighs sea-time training cuts - Tradewinds News
The Nautical Institute is delighted to announce the winner of its Lüddeke Prize - Maritime Fairtrade
- Cyprus Shipping News - Cyprus Shipping News
- Cyprus Shipping News - Cyprus Shipping News
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Nautical Institute
- What is The Nautical Institute?
- The Nautical Institute is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft.
- When was The Nautical Institute founded?
- The Nautical Institute was founded in 1991.
- Where is The Nautical Institute located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Nautical Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Nautical Institute trustworthy?
- The Nautical Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 The Nautical Institute's registration number?
- Registration: 1002462 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Nautical Institute's website?
- https://www.nautinst.org
- Are donations to The Nautical Institute 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.