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The National Lobster Hatchery

The Padstow Lobster Hatchery, The National Lobster Hatchery

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1105434
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 4, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 11, 2004
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
03527313

Address

Address
The National Lobster Hatchery
South Quay
Padstow
PL28 8BL

Activities

To promote the concept of sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture and to improve the long term productivity of the lobster fishery for all, through an active stock enhancement programme.

Objects: A) To Promote The Conservation Of The Lobster Populations Around The Cornish Coast For The Public Benefit.b) To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Conservation Of The Lobster Populationsc) To Promote For The Public Benefit Sustainability Of Lobster Fisheries.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Cornwall
Local Authority
Cornwall

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 Aug. 4, 2026On time £425,482 £397,295
March 31, 2025 July 14, 2025On time £455,703 £320,861
March 31, 2024 Jan. 15, 2025On time £498,666 £470,260
March 31, 2023 June 6, 2024127 days late £494,919 £478,286
March 31, 2022 Jan. 19, 2023On time £424,074 £423,457
March 31, 2021 Jan. 28, 2022 £364,113 £326,746

Trustees

Name Appointed
Charles Creed Thompson Sept. 21, 2023
Dr Joanna Henley March 19, 2019
Katie Ashworth June 13, 2024
Lord St Levan June 30, 2017
Richard Vlasto June 13, 2024
Robert David Clifford-Wing June 30, 2017
Sophie Bennett June 13, 2024