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If like us you’re concerned about the future of our ocean, learn how your generous support can make an amazing difference to our projects.

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    Become a member 

    Join us today and become a crucial part of our mission to protect and sustain marine wildlife and habitats in the UK and UK Overseas Territories. Your membership means we can continue to work towards greater goals and improve our ocean's health for the next generation.

    Members get exclusive access to Your Ocean, our award-winning members’ magazine, published three times a year. Each issue is packed with immersive videos, stunning photography, and captivating stories that bring our projects, campaigns, and the ocean’s beauty to life.

    Find out about becoming a member today
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    A man wearing Marine Conservation Society t-shirt walking into the ocean  |  Image credit: Adj Brown

    Philanthropy and major gifts 

    If you’re looking to make an outsized impact on our work, giving a major gift can help us to protect the ocean for generations to come. Whether you’d like to make a one-off donation or support a project over several years, we’ll take you on a fascinating and rewarding journey, as you experience first-hand the impact of your philanthropy on the health and stability of our seas, coastlines and marine wildlife. 

    To learn more about how your gift could safeguard our ocean’s future, email our Director of Fundraising:  kate.jacques@mcsuk.org

    Make a major donation
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    DEEP volunteers and staff members returning native oysters to the water  |  Image credit: The Glenmorangie Company

    Make a lasting gift

    Gifts in wills 

    Leave a lasting impact for generations to come with a legacy gift.

    Legacy gifts are one of the most significant ways of ensuring our work continues – by remembering us when you make your will, you’ll help secure the future of our ocean and the wildlife that depends upon it.

    Find out how to leave a gift
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    Silhouette of puffins  |  Image credit: Kevin Morgans

    In memory giving 

    Fundraising for someone special is a great way to honour the causes they cared so much about. Whether you'd like to take part in a fundraising activity, organise an event, or make a donation in someone’s memory, we’ll give you all the support you need at such a difficult time. 

    Email our friendly team at fundraising@mcsuk.org if you need any information or help, and we’ll call you back at a time that’s right for you. 

    Learn how to make a gift in someone's memory
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    Image credit: Ann Stryzhekin via Shutterstock

    Trusts and foundations  

    If you’d like to support our work via a trust or foundation, our team will work with you to find projects and activities that align with your values and will enable you to make a lasting difference you’re truly proud of.  

    If you're a trust, foundation or grant funder and would like to hear more about how you can support our work in the UK and Overseas Territories, contact our Head of Trusts and Grants at emily.sheath@mcsuk.org 

    Support our major conservation projects
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    Diver checking the condition of a pink sea fan as part of the Natur Am Byth project  |  Image credit: Blaise Bullimore

    Make your money go further

    M&S Sparks 

    M&S will donate 1p to the Marine Conservation Society every time you shop with Sparks if you nominate us as your chosen charity.  

    Simply sign up, choose to support the Marine Conservation Society and download your Sparks card straight to your phone through the M&S App, or use with your M&S online account. Then, start shopping! You’ll be in with a chance of an instant reward and every purchase will bring us one step closer to restoring the health of our seas. 

    If you’re already a Sparks member, you can choose to support us in your Sparks account settings. 

    Support us through Sparks
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    Seilebost beach in Scotland  |  Image credit: Helen Hotson

    Payroll giving 

    Support our ocean restoration work without any hassle (or tax) through Payroll Giving. As the donation is taken from your gross salary, before tax, your money goes even further in helping to bring our seas back to life. For every £1 you donate, you’ll only pay 80p (or 60p, if you’re a higher rate taxpayer).

    Use payroll giving to support us
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    Sandeels in a seagrass meadow, Mounts Bay, Cornwall  |  Image credit: Heather Hamilton

    Hassle-free giving ideas

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    Other ways to support

    Giving to charity shouldnt be a big deal. There’s a whole heap of ways you can support us from your sofa. Why not give them a whirl?

    Shop for the sea

    Show off your love for the ocean with sustainable ocean t-shirts, gifts and accessories.
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    Make a one time donation

    We work tirelessly to protect our ocean for the future and your donations determine the scale and scope of our efforts.