Regulatory Disclosure

Last updated: 17/01/2026

1. Introduction

This Regulatory Disclosures page provides key legal, corporate, and regulatory information relating to Coral Futures Research & Innovation Centre. We publish this information to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with UK charity, company, and fundraising standards.

2. Legal Entity Information

Coral Futures Research & Innovation Centre
is currently registered as a:

Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 16881502

Registered Office Address:

11 Langmead Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DY

Trading Name

“Coral Futures Research & Innovation Centre” is the trading name of the above company.
We do not have shareholders. Any surplus generated is fully reinvested into our mission.

3. Charity Registration Status

We have submitted our application to the Charity Commission for England and Wales to be registered as a:

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

• CIO Name Applied For: Coral Futures Research & Innovation Centre
• Application Status: Pending approval with the Charity Commission
• Expected Structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation model)

Once CIO status is granted, this page will be updated with the official:

• Charity number
• Trustee details
• Regulatory oversight information

4. Regulation & Oversight

While awaiting CIO status, Coral Futures operates under the regulatory framework that applies to all UK companies limited by guarantee, including:

Companies House

We comply with:

• The Companies Act 2006
• Annual reporting and filing requirements
• Financial record-keeping and audit obligations

Charity Commission (upon approval)

Once CIO status is confirmed, Coral Futures will be regulated under:

• The Charities Act 2011
• Charity Commission regulations
• Annual CIO reporting and governance requirements

Fundraising Regulation

We adhere to:

• The Code of Fundraising Practice
• The Fundraising Regulator’s standards (we will register formally upon CIO confirmation)
• PECR and UK GDPR requirements for fundraising communications
• Ethical fundraising principles
• No cold-calling or intrusive fundraising practices

5. Gift Aid

While awaiting CIO confirmation and formal HMRC recognition as a charity, we cannot currently claim Gift Aid on donations.

Once HMRC charity recognition is granted, we will publish:

• Our HMRC Gift Aid reference
• Gift Aid eligibility details
• Gift Aid declaration information

6. Data Protection (UK GDPR Compliance)

Coral Futures complies with all applicable UK data protection laws, including:

• UK GDPR
• The Data Protection Act 2018
• PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)

We are the Data Controller for all personal data collected through:

• Our website
• Membership forms
• Petitions
• Donations
• Newsletter sign-ups
• Volunteer processes

Our Data Protection Lead can be contacted at:
info@coralfuturesresearch.org

Full details are provided in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

7. Financial Governance & Transparency

We commit to maintaining high standards of financial governance, including:

• Proper accounting and reporting
• Oversight by trustees (upon CIO registration)
• Ethical expenditure aligned with our mission
• Clear separation between restricted, unrestricted, and operational funds
• Transparent publication of annual accounts once available

Financial statements will be published annually when required under law.

8. Environmental and Ethical Statements

As an organisation dedicated to marine conservation, we disclose that we:

• Do not engage in activities that harm coral reefs or marine ecosystems
• Adhere to sustainable procurement principles
• Avoid partnerships with organisations whose activity contradicts conservation ethics
• Promote transparency in scientific research and environmental practices

Full environmental policies are available upon request.

9. Complaints & Whistleblowing

We maintain clear procedures for raising concerns:

General Complaints:

Email: info@coralfuturesresearch.org

Whistleblowing:

Reports can be escalated confidentially to the Founder/CEO or Chair of Trustees (once CIO status is granted).

We commit to investigating all concerns professionally, confidentially, and without retaliation.

10. Insurance Disclosures

As part of responsible governance, Coral Futures maintains or will maintain:

• Public Liability Insurance
• Employer’s Liability Insurance 
• Trustee Indemnity Insurance (upon CIO registration)
• Professional Indemnity coverage where relevant

Details are available upon request.

11. Contact Us

If you require additional regulatory, legal, or compliance information, please contact:

Coral Futures Research & Innovation Centre
Email: info@coralfuturesresearch.org
Registered address: 11 Langmead Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DY
Website: https://coralfuturesresearch.org/

12. Future Updates

This page is updated as our organisational status evolves.
Upon confirmation of CIO registration, we will publish:

• Charity registration number
• Trustee board information
• Updated governance structure
• Updated regulatory disclosures

Our application to become a CIO is with the Charity Commission. In the meantime, Coral Futures operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee and can accept support and contributions, though charitable status and Gift Aid eligibility will begin once registration is confirmed.