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Philanthropy and major gifts
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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Trusts, foundations and philanthropy
We build long-term partnerships with individual philanthropists, charitable trusts, foundations and grant funders, whose generous support plays an invaluable role in funding our work.
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Become a life member
Our life members are ocean guardians: like-minded people who share a passion for the oceans and life within it.
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People’s Postcode Lottery
Since 2014, we’ve been supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. An incredible £6.1 million raised by players, with funds awarded by the Postcode Planet Trust, has driven forward impact across the full spectrum of our work.