The Open Seas Trust
The Open Seas Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Perth And Kinross.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC045699
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Perth And Kinross
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £428,163
- Website
- www.openseas.org.uk
What the charity does
The Open Seas Trust exists to protect and restore the UK’s seas, focusing especially on Scotland’s inshore waters. We work to stop damaging and illegal fishing practices, safeguard vulnerable habitats, and ensure that marine resources are managed in the public interest. Our approach combines evidence-gathering through independent research and field surveys, legal accountability to uphold environmental law, and policy engagement to influence decision-makers in Scotland and the UK. We also build strong coalitions with communities, fishing groups, and environmental organisations to amplify coast…
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Open Seas Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Open Seas Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Open Seas Trust is a registered charity (number SC045699) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Open Seas Trust do?
- The Open Seas Trust exists to protect and restore the UK’s seas, focusing especially on Scotland’s inshore waters. We work to stop damaging and illegal fishing practices, safeguard vulnerable habitats, and ensure that marine resources are managed in the public interest. Our approach combines evidence-gathering through independent research and field surveys, legal accountability to uphold environmental law, and policy engagement to influence decision-makers in Scotland and the UK. We also build strong coalitions with communities, fishing groups, and environmental organisations to amplify coast…
- How can I donate to The Open Seas Trust?
- The Open Seas Trust's website is http://www.openseas.org.uk — 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.