THE SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE

Registration #1001233 · Registered

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SAHFOS THE LABORATORY PL1 2PB

57
out of 100
Good Standing

SAHFOS manages the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey which is a long-term marine plankton monitoring programme. It is the longest and most geographically extensive marine biological survey in the world that contains a unique dataset of marine biodiversity and provides a wide range of environmental and climatic indicators. SAHFOS operates globally out of Devon.

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About THE SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE

THE SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1001233). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2021), THE SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE reported a total income of £41,765 and total expenditure of £89,441, a spending ratio of 214% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE SIR ALISTER HARDY FOUNDATION FOR OCEAN SCIENCE describes its activities as follows: SAHFOS manages the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey which is a long-term marine plankton monitoring programme. It is the longest and most geographically extensive marine biological survey in the world that contains a unique dataset of marine biodiversity and provides a wide range of environmental and climatic indicators. SAHFOS operates globally out of Devon. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £89,441 vs income £41,765 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance12 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 214.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2021£41,765£89,441214%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026