Chumbe Island Coral Park is a financially self-sustaining conservation initiative. It is run by a non-profit making company, where income from visitors is re-invested into the conservation activities and education programs operating in the park.

Numerous experts have volunteered their skills and energy into the development of the project and the management of Chumbe is comprised of Zanzibari's from the local fishing communities with overseas experts continuing to provide support and training.

The Chumbe Project aims at building environmental awareness in Zanzibar. Therefore, the Chumbe Education Program is a vital component that sponsors local school visits to the island, prepared through in-service teacher training workshops and the development of teaching aids.