# Global Ocean

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1112899 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1112899)
- Company number: 05364155
- Website: https://www.globalocean.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £8,528
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Bristol City, India, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/global-ocean

The provision of funds for conservation programmes and heightening public awareness of the plight of the seas.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £0 | £8,528 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £0 | £16k | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £48.9k | £25k | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £59.2k | £1,800 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £0 | £1,800 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Global Ocean reported income of £0 and spending of £8,528. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £53.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Bristol City, India, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.

## How to apply

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

### 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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