ORGANISATION CETACEA
Registration #1141728 · Registered
www.orca.org.ukinfo@orca.org.uk
ORCA The Brittany Centre PO2 8RU
ORCA works to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) in UK and European waters. We promote the conservation of cetaceans in particular by educating the public and raising awareness of the need for their protection and their natural habitat. We also conduct scientifc research into whale and dolphin habitat, population and distribution.
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About ORGANISATION CETACEA
ORGANISATION CETACEA is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1141728). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — 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 (2024), ORGANISATION CETACEA reported a total income of £961,774 and total expenditure of £867,620, a spending ratio of 90% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, ORGANISATION CETACEA describes its activities as follows: ORCA works to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) in UK and European waters. We promote the conservation of cetaceans in particular by educating the public and raising awareness of the need for their protection and their natural habitat. We also conduct scientifc research into whale and dolphin habitat, population and distribution. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for ORGANISATION CETACEA. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 90.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £961,774 | £867,620 | 90% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026