PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

About PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1091222). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY reported a total income of £16,390,000 and total expenditure of £17,165,000, a spending ratio of 105% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY describes its activities as follows: PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 104.7% of income spent on charitable work