01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052384
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH9 2BN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
ODHN-UK champions the essential role of marine cultural heritage in shaping sustainable ocean futures. Our work demonstrates how heritage can serve as a valuable evidence base and action-oriented lens for ocean science and policy. We achieve this through a policy of practice—supporting endorsed Decade Actions, advising on active heritage integration, and building research and stakeholder networks that connect local knowledge systems to global ocean governance.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 We aim to safeguard, protect and understand marine cultural heritage for the betterment of society by encouraging the efficient and sustainable use of ocean resources and facilitating collaboration between voluntary and professional organizations engaged in managing, preserving, and enhancing the marine environment in Scotland and internationally. 5 We will advance the education of the public about the importance of protection, appreciation, and responsible enjoyment of Scotland's marine environment and the preservation of its rich coastal and underwater heritage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £92,533 | £7,043 | 0 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £175,332 | £0 | 0 | 22 January 2025 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 20 McLaren Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://oceandecadechfp.org/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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