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Global Fishing Watch UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
Global Fishing Watch UK (number 1205984) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Global Fishing Watch UK do?
Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean.We use cutting-edge technology to turn big data into actionable information. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the good of all.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Global Fishing Watch UK
Answers Global Fishing Watch UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Global Fishing Watch UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Global Fishing Watch UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · United States
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Global Fishing Watch UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Global Fishing Watch UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Global Fishing Watch UK.
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The register data used for this profile lists Global Fishing Watch UK as a registered charity (number 1205984) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Global Fishing Watch UK's charity number?
Global Fishing Watch UK's charity number is 1205984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205984?
Search 1205984 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Global Fishing Watch UK do?
Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean.We use cutting-edge technology to turn big data into actionable information. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the good of all.
Does Global Fishing Watch UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Global Fishing Watch UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Global Fishing Watch UK?
Global Fishing Watch UK's website listed in our register data is https://globalfishingwatch.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Global Fishing Watch UK?
The register does not record Global Fishing Watch UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Global Fishing Watch UK's trustees paid?
Global Fishing Watch UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Global Fishing Watch UK registered as a charity?
Global Fishing Watch UK was entered on the register on 30 November 2023.