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Funding & Charitable Status

​Stichting The Ocean and Us has the Dutch ANBI status (charitable status) and is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in The Hague (67775780).

In 2017, the Dutch Tax Authorities recognized The Ocean and Us as a Public Benefit Organization or Charitable Organization (Dutch: ANBI). This means your donations are tax deductible if you meet the conditions of the tax authorities. Please read more on their website.

Registration number charitable status (RSIN): 857169488

We are registered in the Netherlands as a nonprofit with the so-called ANBI status which means we do not have to pay tax over your contributions. ​You can specify your donations in your tax returns.
The statutes for The Ocean and Us (TOAU) determine the following:
  • Board members are not entitled to a salary;
  • Board members are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred as a result of activities associated with TOAU in their capacity as board members;
  • If the financial situation allows and if the Board should decide to do so, board members may be entitled to a reasonable honorarium for certain activities.

Stichting The Ocean and Us accepts funds from private donations, including philanthropic institutions, foundations, government subsidies and from certain corporations. TOAU will review all major donations based on the nature and activities of the corporation to ensure independence and alignment with TOAU basic values. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
 
In the event that The Ocean and Us should cease to exist all existing funds will be directed to a similar cause.

Why become a donor?

1. Advocacy and campaigning on critical ocean issues such as the emerging threat of deep-sea mining.

2. Connecting people to the ocean. Raising awareness and education on the state of the world's oceans (ocean literacy) and how our lives interact with the ocean.

3. Communicating the importance of including the feminine perspective as well as diverse voices in ocean decision-making, through workshops, interviews, speaking engagements and our directory.​

Donation Options

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If you are interested in making a regular donation or a single donation via direct transfer our IBAN is:
  • NL84TRIO0338507574
  • Stichting The Ocean and Us
  • Swift: TRIONL2U

How is funding used?

All funds received by Stichting The Ocean and Us will exclusively be used for supporting the activities of The Ocean and Us. Specifically, funds will be used for:
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1. The Ocean and Us Hope Project
2. Communications
​3. Campaigning and Advocacy
​4. Research
5. Mentoring
6. Administration

Policy and Strategy Plan

HOOFDLIJNEN VAN HET ACTUELE BELEIDSPLAN

Our mission is protect the ocean. To be successful we believe that we must embrace our human diversity and elevate the feminine perspective in the ocean space. To do so we endeavour to undertake the following (contingent upon funding):

Campaigning 
on pertinent ocean issues such as deep-sea mining, overfishing and climate change.
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Representation 
at major international forums dedicated to ocean protection and governance. 


Organization 
and role out of events around the world dedicated to the ocean as well as elevating the feminine perspective. These events provide networking opportunities, information sharing and confidence building.
Mentoring, skill shares and workshops
through partnerships with other organisations such as the EU WIN-BIG project.


Maintenance and development 
of the online platform where women around the world can share their work, expertise and interests. This is a searchable platform that connects women according to interests, themes and geographies.


Communication materials
for the above and for the overall mission of The Ocean and Us including documentaries.
Dutch version:
Omdat wij zijn opgericht als een internationale organisatie, communiceren wij in het Engels. De oprichtster - Farah - is Nederlandse, aarzel dus niet in het Nederlands met ons te communiceren. 

The Ocean and Us beschikt over de zogenaamde ANBI-status, wat staat voor 'Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling'. Dit houdt in dat The Ocean and Us als erkend goed doel geen belasting betaalt over jouw gift. Klik hier voor meer informatie hierover.

Annual Reports

including financial statements

the_ocean_and_us_annual_report_2023.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2020.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2022.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2019.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2021.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2018.pdf
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standaardform-pubplicht-anbi-algemeen-pdf.pdf
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women4oceans_annual_report_2017.pdf
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The Ocean and Us
Email: [email protected]
​The Hague, The Netherlands




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  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Mission
    • Our Team
    • Funding & Charitable Status
  • WHAT WE DO
    • The Ocean Hope Expedition
    • Women 4 Oceans >
      • Join Us
    • The Ocean and Us: The Book
  • AMBASSADORS & PARTNERS
    • OUR AMBASSADORS & PARTNERS
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • News
    • Events
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Add your voice >
      • Endosar La Declaración
      • Sluit je aan
      • Endosser la Déclaration
      • Endosse a Declaração
    • Sign Petition
    • Volunteer
  • Adopt Casper & Friends