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MAST-Scotland

Also known as: Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC045259
Status
Active
Registered
Nov. 28, 2014
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
MASTS Directorate
University of St Andrews
SOI - Gatty Laboratory
East Sands
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 8LB

Contact

Website
masts.ac.uk
Screenshot of the MAST-Scotland website

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

Our charity is dedicated to advancing marine science and technology in Scotland and beyond. We achieve this by conducting and promoting research, education, and communication focused on marine science, ecosystems, and technology. Additionally, we provide vital information and support to members, organisations, public bodies, and governments to inform marine policy and management. A key part of our mission is enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the marine environment and ecosystems. Through these activities, we strive to protect and sustainably manage marine resources while fostering a greater appreciation of their importance.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: 3 CHARITABLE PURPOSES and POWERS 3.1 The Charitable Purposes of MASTS ('the Charitable Purposes') are to advance, and to encourage the advance of, marine science and technology in Scotland and elsewhere, and further thereto: 3.1.1 to establish, undertake, manage, enable, encourage and promote research, communication and education across Scotland and elsewhere in relation to marine science and technology, and the marine environment and ecosystems. 3.1.2 to provide information and support to members, other organisations, public bodies and governments and to inform marine policy and management. 3.1.3 to contribute to and enhance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the marine environment and ecosystems. and 3.1.4 To support education, research and training in marine science and technology, whether through financial assistance or other means.

Geography

Main operating location
Fife
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £589,092 £562,079
March 31, 2024 £79,063 £93,073
March 31, 2023 £69,155 £65,603
March 31, 2022 £175,410 £156,987
March 31, 2021 £161,435 £114,624