NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
Registration #1159975 · Registered
www.nci.org.ukadmin01@nci.org.uk
National Coastwatch Institution 17 Dean Street PL14 4AB
Established in 1994, we help create and maintain lookouts wherever possible around the UK coastline and train volunteer watchkeepers from all backgrounds to assist the users of leisure craft, fishermen, walkers and others as necessary, and help ensure their safety.
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About NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1159975). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 87/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION reported a total income of £979,841 and total expenditure of £823,128, a spending ratio of 84% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION describes its activities as follows: Established in 1994, we help create and maintain lookouts wherever possible around the UK coastline and train volunteer watchkeepers from all backgrounds to assist the users of leisure craft, fishermen, walkers and others as necessary, and help ensure their safety. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Latest spending ratio: 84.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £979,841 | £823,128 | 84% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026