Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Secchi Disk Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Secchi Disk Foundation (number 1169399) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Secchi Disk Foundation do?
To promote the conservation of the marine environment worldwide for the public benefit by engaging the public in scientific study and to facilitate research of marine plankton and the food chain in order to advance collective knowledge and understanding of the marine ecosystem and to maintain biodiversity for the public good.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Secchi Disk Foundation
Answers The Secchi Disk Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 4 April 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Secchi Disk Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Secchi Disk Foundation's annual return for the year ending 4 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Sdf
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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Is The Secchi Disk Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Secchi Disk Foundation as a registered charity (number 1169399) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Secchi Disk Foundation's charity number?
The Secchi Disk Foundation's charity number is 1169399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169399?
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What does The Secchi Disk Foundation do?
To promote the conservation of the marine environment worldwide for the public benefit by engaging the public in scientific study and to facilitate research of marine plankton and the food chain in order to advance collective knowledge and understanding of the marine ecosystem and to maintain biodiversity for the public good.
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How can I donate to The Secchi Disk Foundation?
The Secchi Disk Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.secchidiskfoundation.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Secchi Disk Foundation?
The register does not record The Secchi Disk Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Secchi Disk Foundation's trustees paid?
The Secchi Disk Foundation's annual return for the year ending 4 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Secchi Disk Foundation registered as a charity?
The Secchi Disk Foundation was entered on the register on 28 September 2016.