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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1112899
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Global Ocean is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1112899. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Bristol City, India, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay. The register describes its activities as: “The provision of funds for conservation programmes and heightening public awareness of the plight of the seas.” Its charitable objects are: “1. To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation of marine life; and2. To advance the education of the public about the oceans.” In the year to 28 Feb 2026 it reported income of £0 and spending of £8,528.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£8,528
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £0 | £8,528 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £0 | £16k |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £48.9k | £25k |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £59.2k | £1,800 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £0 | £1,800 |
Charitable objects
1. To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation of marine life; and2. To advance the education of the public about the oceans.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Bristol City, India, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay
- Trustees
- 4
What Global Ocean funds
Global Ocean is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £53.1k in total.
How to apply to Global Ocean
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Ocean in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (globalocean.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Global Ocean
Is Global Ocean open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Global Ocean is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Global Ocean fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Bristol City, India, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
Does Global Ocean give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Global Ocean makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Global Ocean give each year?
The register does not break out Global Ocean's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2026 was £8,528. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.6k a year.
How large is Global Ocean?
In its latest reported year Global Ocean reported income of £0 and spending of £8,528.
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