Mara
Mara is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Western Isles.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC054063
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Western Isles
- Website
- www.mara.scot
What the charity does
4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) The advancement of science through the research and monitoring of the distribution, abundance, habitat use and social structure of marine mammals and factors affecting their conservation, especially in the Western Isles and wider Scottish waters. (b) The promotion of heritage, arts, culture and science, through the themes of marine mammals, the marine environment and conservation. (c) The advancement of environmental protections and improvements for marine mammals and the marine environment, especially in the Western Isles and wider Scottish waters, an…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mara a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Mara is a registered charity (number SC054063) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Mara do?
- 4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) The advancement of science through the research and monitoring of the distribution, abundance, habitat use and social structure of marine mammals and factors affecting their conservation, especially in the Western Isles and wider Scottish waters. (b) The promotion of heritage, arts, culture and science, through the themes of marine mammals, the marine environment and conservation. (c) The advancement of environmental protections and improvements for marine mammals and the marine environment, especially in the Western Isles and wider Scottish waters, an…
- How can I donate to Mara?
- Mara's website is http://www.mara.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.