Registered charity · No. SC009206Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Scottish Association For Marine Science
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Association For Marine Science is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
Scottish Association For Marine Science (number SC009206) 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 Scottish Association For Marine Science do?
For 140+ years, SAMS has been a pioneer in marine science-championing a vision of a healthy ocean that underpins thriving people and a sustainable planet. As a global ocean science and education charity, and world-renowned research institute, our work doesn’t simply observe the ocean, it empowers people, informs policy, and accelerates solutions to some of the biggest and most devastating environmental challenges of our time. Our research spans every corner of marine science and delivers public benefit by: • Solving real-world environmental problems: from climate change and ocean acidificatio…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Association For Marine Science
Answers Scottish Association For Marine Science 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”.
Where does Scottish Association For Marine Science's money come from?
Scottish Association For Marine Science reported £11m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £10m (91%), trading and fundraising events £571k (5%), investments £438k (4%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£10m · 91%
Trading and fundraising events£571k · 5%
Investments£438k · 4%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Argyll And Bute
What causes is Scottish Association For Marine Science registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement
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Is Scottish Association For Marine Science a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Association For Marine Science as a registered charity (number SC009206) 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 Scottish Association For Marine Science's charity number?
Scottish Association For Marine Science's charity number is SC009206. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Scottish Association For Marine Science do?
For 140+ years, SAMS has been a pioneer in marine science-championing a vision of a healthy ocean that underpins thriving people and a sustainable planet. As a global ocean science and education charity, and world-renowned research institute, our work doesn’t simply observe the ocean, it empowers people, informs policy, and accelerates solutions to some of the biggest and most devastating environmental challenges of our time. Our research spans every corner of marine science and delivers public benefit by: • Solving real-world environmental problems: from climate change and ocean acidificatio…
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How can I donate to Scottish Association For Marine Science?
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Where does Scottish Association For Marine Science's money come from?
Scottish Association For Marine Science reported £11m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £10m (91%), trading and fundraising events £571k (5%), investments £438k (4%).
When was Scottish Association For Marine Science registered as a charity?
Scottish Association For Marine Science was entered on the register on 29 June 1930.