Charity Details

Orkney Marine Mammal Research Initiative

SC050461Registered charity from 14 September 2020

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Charity Information:

The Name the Charity is Known By OMMRI

Address Bressigarth
Sanday
Orkney

Postcode KW17 2BW

Website www.ommri.org

Regulatory Type Standard

Object:

The advancement of science through the research and monitoring of the distribution, abundance and habitat use of marine mammals and factors affecting their conservation, especially in Orkney. 4.2 The promotion of heritage, arts and culture, through the themes of marine mammals, the marine environment and conservation. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protections and improvements for marine mammals and the marine environment, especially in Orkney, and the promotion of conservation to the public. 4.4 The advancement of marine mammal welfare through research and education. 4.5 The advancement of education and research relating to marine mammals and the marine environment, including citizen science programmes, community engagement, school outreach programs and volunteering opportunities within Orkney. 4.6 Any other purpose that may be reasonably regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

Orkney Marine Mammal Research Initiative (OMMRI) aims to bridge the gap between existing conservation groups and what’s happening in Orkney, contributing data and collaborating on larger projects creating a better understanding of the different species in Orkney waters and ultimately helping to protect them for future generations to enjoy. We work with our local Orkney community to ensure marine mammals are valued and given the protection they deserve whilst in Orkney waters. As a locally based grassroots organisation, we undertake research and collate data relating to marine mammals within Orkney, in partnership with Orkney residents and national organisations, to encourage a culture of stewardship that utilises an evidence based approach to protect Orkney’s marine mammals.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Constitutional Form Date: 14 Sept 2020

Main Operating Location: Orkney Islands

Number of Staff: 0

Number of Volunteers: 1-50

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science", "the advancement of environmental protection or improvement"

Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
05 Apr 2022	£3,719	£2,358	05 Jan 2023	Yes
05 Apr 2023	£1,316	£2,174	05 Mar 2024	Yes
05 Apr 2024	£17,851	£11,439	31 Dec 2024	Yes
05 Apr 2025	£1,545	£1,446	03 Jan 2026	Yes	Visit Charity's Website
05 Apr 2026			No	Annual Information due by 05 Jan 2027
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

First Name	Last Name
Emma	Neave-Webb
Russell	Neave
Martin	Kitching
Belinda	Collington
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