Is Marine Conservation Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Marine Conservation Society as a registered charity (number SC037480) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Marine Conservation Society's charity number?

Marine Conservation Society's charity number is SC037480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037480?

Search SC037480 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Marine Conservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Marine Conservation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Marine Conservation Society?

Marine Conservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.mcsuk.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.

When was Marine Conservation Society registered as a charity?

Marine Conservation Society was entered on the register on 18 September 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037480Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Marine Conservation Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Marine Conservation Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Marine Conservation Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,339,836
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,250,911
Registered charity number: SC037480
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.mcsuk.org

Quick answer

Marine Conservation Society (number SC037480) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Marine Conservation Society do?

To undertake for public benefit the study, conservation and research into the marine and freshwater environment, including associated land and shoreline, and to public and disseminate the useful results of such research.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Marine Conservation Society

Answers Marine Conservation Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 September 2006
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Marine Conservation Society registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Marine Conservation Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Marine Conservation Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Marine Conservation Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marine Conservation Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Marine Conservation Society as a registered charity (number SC037480) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Marine Conservation Society's charity number?: Marine Conservation Society's charity number is SC037480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037480?: Search SC037480 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Marine Conservation Society do?: To undertake for public benefit the study, conservation and research into the marine and freshwater environment, including associated land and shoreline, and to public and disseminate the useful results of such research.
Does Marine Conservation Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Marine Conservation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Marine Conservation Society?: Marine Conservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.mcsuk.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.
When was Marine Conservation Society registered as a charity?: Marine Conservation Society was entered on the register on 18 September 2006.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.