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2025-06-30-accounts

BLUE SEAS PROTECTION

REG. MARINE CONSERVATION UK. CHARITY 1189529

END OF YEAR CHARITY COMMISSION REPORT May. 2026

Dear Friends.

In last 12 months there has been a few changes to our charity structure and work, changes of trustees, and recruitment of a specialist fundraiser for the charity.

We continue the fight to protect anything in the Oceans that is connected with wrong doing or detrimental to the Oceans or marine life.

  1. Our priority No. 1 charity aim is to stop dolphin killing as a blood sport in the Faroe Islands, as identified by our trustees throughout the year.

Blue Seas Protection

Annual Report and Trustees’ Report Charity Number: 1189529 Reporting Period: April 2025 – April 2026

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: Blue Seas Protection Charity Number: 1189529

Trustees:

Capt. Garry Oates

Principal Address:

29 Fort Street Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 8BA

2. Structure, Governance and Management

Blue Seas Protection is a registered charity governed by its constitution. The charity is managed by its trustees, who are responsible for overseeing its activities, financial management, and strategic direction.

The trustees meet as required to review progress, manage resources, and ensure the charity continues to operate in line with its objectives.

3. Objectives and Activities

The charity’s objective is the protection and conservation of marine life, with a particular focus on dolphins and other cetaceans.

To achieve its objectives, Blue Seas Protection:

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

4. Achievements and Performance

During the reporting period, the charity delivered a range of awareness and engagement activities:

Campaigning and Awareness

The charity continued its work raising awareness of dolphin hunting practices in the Faroe Islands. Campaign materials, including visual media and messaging, were shared to inform the public and encourage ethical consideration.

We have campaigned against sewage spills, supermarket packaging and reduction of hard chemicals use in domestic cleaning, amongst many other environmental campaigns around the UK.

Digital Engagement

Blue Seas Protection maintained an active online presence, including promotion of its campaign platform Stop The Grind Now, Stop UK Sewage etc. Social media channels were used to share updates, increase visibility, and engage supporters.

Educational Outreach

The charity received support from a school on the Isle of Wight, helping to raise awareness among young people and educators about marine conservation and dolphin protection.

Public Engagement

The charity’s content generated interaction from supporters through likes, shares, and discussions, helping to broaden the reach of its message.

Advocacy

The charity highlighted links between tourism and dolphin hunting practices and encouraged the public to make informed and ethical choices.

5. Financial Review

Total Income: £2,600

Income was generated through donations and sales activities.

Expenditure: £1350

Expenditure has been directed towards campaign activities, awareness work, and general operational costs.

Balance at Year End: £1250

Reserves Policy:

The charity aims to maintain modest reserves to ensure continuity of its operations and to support ongoing campaigns.

6. Plans for Future Periods

Blue Seas Protection plans to:

7. Trustee Responsibilities Statement

The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The trustees confirm that:

8. Declaration

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Mr Gary Moore (Trustee)

Miss A Jana Eden (Trustee)

Capt. Garry Oates (Trustee) Date: ______