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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?
Make a one time donation

    M&S Sparks Reward Scheme

    M&S will donate 1p to the Marine Conservation Society every time you shop with Sparks - if you nominate us when signing up. If you’re new to the scheme, sign up today and simply download your Sparks card via the M&S App straight to your phone or stored to your M&S online account (physical cards also available). Choose the Marine Conservation Society and start shopping straight away - you’ll be in with a chance of an instant reward - either online or in store.

    Join Sparks
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    A Marks & Spencer storefront at night in London's Westfield Stratford City shopping complex in London.  |  Image credit: Samuel Regan-Asante

    Play our lottery

    Playing our lottery is a fun way to donate regularly. You can take part for as little as £1 per week, with a chance to win up to £25,000!

    For every £1 you play each week, you’ll receive a unique six-digit lottery number. If your digits are in the same positions as the digits in the winning number sequence, you win a prize!

    Learn about playing our lottery
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    Lottery balls  |  Image credit: Alejandro Garay

    Savoo

    Make a real difference for our oceans with just one click. By visiting the Marine Conservation Society page on Savoo, every deal you use helps fund vital work protecting UK seas, wildlife, and coastlines. It’s an easy way to support cleaner beaches, healthier oceans, and a safer future for marine life, all while saving money on the things you already buy. Explore the page and turn your everyday shopping into ocean‑saving action.

    Check out Savoo

    Thrift+

    Give your pre‑loved clothes a second life — and help protect our oceans at the same time. When you donate or shop through Thrift+, you can choose the Marine Conservation Society to receive your credits. Those funds go straight into vital work safeguarding UK seas, restoring habitats, and defending marine wildlife. Clear out your wardrobe, reduce waste, and support healthier oceans with one simple action.

    Start using Thrift+

    Give as you Live

    Support the Marine Conservation Society every time you shop at one of their 5,500 shop partners at no extra cost. When you use Give as You Live, a percentage of your online purchases is donated straight to Marine Conservaion Society, helping protect UK seas, restore marine habitats, and defend vulnerable wildlife. Turn your everyday shopping into ocean‑saving power.

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    Making a Difference Cards

    A personalised charity card can double as a gift and charitable donation all in one. Imagine how excited the recipient will be when they open up their post or inbox to find a personalised card supporting their favourite charity! Making A Difference Cards allows you to add alternative gifts, donate to charity and/or fundraise for the charity closest to your heart or that of the person you are sending the card to - a gift and card all in one.

    Choose a Making a Difference care design
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    One of the cards available from Make a Difference  |  Image credit: makingadifference.cards

    Check out some other ideas

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    Discover ocean gift deals

    Looking for the perfect gift for that special ocean enthusiast in your life? Get into the spirit of giving with these presents driving positive change for people and our blue planet.

    Shop for the sea

    Show off your love for the ocean with sustainable ocean t-shirts, gifts and accessories.
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    Fundraise for us

    Whether you want to take on a full marathon or something a little less daunting, we've got a great selection of events to dive into.