Steering Group

The Crown Estate manages the seabed and much of the coastline around Wales, England and Northern Ireland, including areas used for offshore energy, ports and cables. Its involvement reflects the link between marine development and the need for long-term investment in the health and resilience of Welsh seas.

WCVA is the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales. It acts as Fund Manager for MARINE Fund Cymru, using established systems and grant management expertise to ensure strong governance, accountability and clear reporting on funds received, allocated and the outcomes delivered.

Welsh Government sets the policy and legislative framework for the management and protection of Wales’s marine environment. Its involvement helps ensure MARINE Fund Cymru aligns with national priorities for marine planning, nature recovery and sustainable use of Welsh seas.

Natural Resources Wales is the principal environmental regulator and advisor in Wales, with responsibility for managing natural resources on land and at sea. NRW provides expertise on marine ecosystems, evidence and environmental priorities to support effective and well-targeted investment.

CaSP Cymru brings together government, regulators, industry, the voluntary sector and academia to identify shared priorities for the Welsh marine environment. It initiated the development of MARINE Fund Cymru and continues to play a key role in shaping its direction and partnership approach.

MCS is a UK charity focused on protecting seas, shores and wildlife. Its involvement brings expertise in marine conservation, evidence and practical action to support effective investment.

Wildlife Trusts Wales represents a network of Wildlife Trusts dedicated to restoring habitats and species across Wales. Seeking a future with recovering marine wildlife, healthy oceans that help tackle climate change, with communities inspired by nature and supported by sustainable tourism and fisheries.

SUDG represents some of the UK’s key marine industries, namely: ports, renewable energy including offshore wind, marine aggregates, oil and gas, nuclear power, subsea cables, recreational boating and marinas, and carbon capture storage and utilisation. The group is united by a common purpose to use and develop the marine environment in a sustainable manner.

Aquaculture Industry Wales represents the aquaculture sector in Wales, contributing knowledge of sustainable seafood production and marine resource use.

PCF works with coastal communities, businesses and public bodies to support sustainable management of the coast and sea, convening partners to co‑create opportunities that enhance resilience, unlock sustainable economic potential and protect our coastal environment.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s leading ports group, owning and operating 21 ports which handle around one quarter of the nation’s seaborne trade with the world. In Wales, ABP owns and operates five ports: Cardiff, Barry, Newport, Port Talbot and Swansea.

Cynnal Cymru is the leading sustainability charity for Wales, working to support a low-carbon, fair and just society where nature can thrive. It works across public, private and voluntary sector partners, bringing expertise in collaboration and sustainable development. Its role on the MARINE Fund Cymru Steering Group helps guide the Fund’s direction and maintain a focus on long-term environmental and societal outcomes.