What is the financial size of MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY?

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,130,045 and total expenditure of £4,967,281.

How does MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 80.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 19.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY?

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY employs 101 staff members and is supported by 16,726 volunteers.

Does MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 5.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

#1004005

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.mcsuk.org

The marine conservation society fights for the future of our ocean through people powered action, with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.

Registered address

Overross House, Ross Park, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 7US

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£5,130,045

Expenditure

All activities

£4,967,281

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,141,771

Total Assets

Gross assets

£2,373,763

Working Capital

Liquidity

£1,099,789

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

2.8 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

9.9%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

80.7%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

50.0%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

5.3x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

12.9%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

29.0%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

6.4%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

80.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

5.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

2.6%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

26.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

2.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

65.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

5.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4999

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

9.9%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

6.4%

Volatility

Stable

12.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

101

Volunteers

Volunteer count

16,726

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

165.6:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£50,793

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

2.0%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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