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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1161804
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Orca Rescues Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1161804. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and France and 5 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Our Mission is to establish a global fund to facilitate the release and rehabilitation back to the wild or near wild of orca in captivity and give support to specialists, scientists and organisations working to achieve this.We have our only office in the UK but approach all countries of the world via social media and…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:1) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of orcas in need of care and attention who are currently captive by the provision of funding and research to determine whether the Orca’s release to a sea sanctuary or the wild is in its best interests and if so to help in its…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £25 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£25
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £25 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £340 | £3,000 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,910 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,342 | £187 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £622 | £108 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:1) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of orcas in need of care and attention who are currently captive by the provision of funding and research to determine whether the Orca’s release to a sea sanctuary or the wild is in its best interests and if so to help in its release and with its continued care and support.2) to advance the education of the general public on wild and captive orcas, their ecology and familial traits and the effect of captivity on orcas.
Where it operates
Dorset, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Portugal, United States, Antarctica, Falkland Islands
- Trustees
- 3
What Orca Rescues Foundation funds
Orca Rescues Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,295 in total.
How to apply to Orca Rescues Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Orca Rescues Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (orcarescues.org) 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 Orca Rescues Foundation
Is Orca Rescues Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Orca Rescues Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Orca Rescues Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and France and 5 more areas.
Does Orca Rescues Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Orca Rescues Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Orca Rescues Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Orca Rescues Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £659 a year.
How large is Orca Rescues Foundation?
In its latest reported year Orca Rescues Foundation reported income of £25 and spending of £0.
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