--- title: "The Open Seas Trust — charity SC045699 | CharityCompare" description: "The Open Seas Trust (charity SC045699): income £488k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-open-seas-trust retrieved: 2026-10-09T22:24:52.951Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC045699SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) OS # The Open Seas Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Open Seas Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.openseas.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045699) Work at The Open Seas Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-open-seas-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Open%20Seas%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Open Seas Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £488,310 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £505,315 Registered charity number SC045699 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Perth And Kinross Website [www.openseas.org.uk](http://www.openseas.org.uk/) Quick answer The Open Seas Trust (number SC045699) 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 The Open Seas Trust do? Established in 2015, Open Seas campaigns to protect Scotland’s seas from damaging bottom-trawling and scallop dredging. We want healthy, vibrant seas with abundant fish populations, restored biodiversity and sustainable fishing that benefits people, nature and future generations. Guided by science, collaborative but uncompromising, we champion fair access and responsible use of our seas. We connect communities, scientific research and political action to defend public, community and consumer interests. Through our own research at sea, we gather evidence, challenge illegal and damaging fishin… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Open Seas Trust Answers The Open Seas Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 12 June 2015 Where it says it operates Perth And Kinross ## What causes is The Open Seas Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Open Seas Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Open Seas Trust. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Open Seas Trust? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-open-seas-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Open%20Seas%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.openseas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Open Seas Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Open Seas Trust as a registered charity (number SC045699) 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 The Open Seas Trust's charity number? The Open Seas Trust's charity number is SC045699. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045699? Search SC045699 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 The Open Seas Trust do? Established in 2015, Open Seas campaigns to protect Scotland’s seas from damaging bottom-trawling and scallop dredging. We want healthy, vibrant seas with abundant fish populations, restored biodiversity and sustainable fishing that benefits people, nature and future generations. Guided by science, collaborative but uncompromising, we champion fair access and responsible use of our seas. We connect communities, scientific research and political action to defend public, community and consumer interests. Through our own research at sea, we gather evidence, challenge illegal and damaging fishin… Does The Open Seas Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Seas Trust. 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 The Open Seas Trust? The Open Seas Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.openseas.org.uk. 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 The Open Seas Trust registered as a charity? The Open Seas Trust was entered on the register on 12 June 2015. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045699).