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Armed forces Charities That specialise in Navy

Discover 192 Armed forces charities that specialise in navy. Use the search below to filter within these results.

192
Charities
£1,200,574,220
Total Income
£2,354,067
Avg Income
72.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Combat Stress

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues.

Latest Income: £14,100,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.

Latest Income: £12,460,971
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nautilus Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We provide welfare services to needy Merchant Navy seafarers and their dependants. This is achived by :-the provision of accommodation and support for those who are able to live independentley in Mariners Park Estate - the provision of residential,nursing and respite care in the Mariners Park Care Home- the provision of annual,one off grants and a caseworker service

Latest Income: £4,752,684
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Merchant Navy Welfare Board

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.

Latest Income: £3,980,539
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Benevolent Society For Officers

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Founded in 1739 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1838, the Society grants financial relief to officers and former officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS and their Reserves, and including spouses, former spouses, and families in need. In the last year grants just in excess of £500,000 were made. Additionally many hours are spent signposting, offering advice or a friendly ear.

Latest Income: £1,745,423
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Shipwrecked Fishermen And Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support to retired seafarers (Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet) and their dependants and those unable to continue working at sea through accident, disability, illness or for compassionate reasons. The Charity operates through a nationwide network of volunteers.The Society makes annual awards for acts of skill and gallantry at sea.

Latest Income: £1,628,881
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Naval Under Fives (eastern Area)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide day care for children of service families to advance the development & education of pre-school children. Provide a safe, healthy, happy, stimulating environment. Assist the development of children through structured free play & meet the requirements of Ofsted & the local educational authorities.

Latest Income: £678,578
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The White Ensign Association Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Naval charity which supports all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RFA, including dependants. A non-grant giving organisation, the Association helps personnel in matters including Armed Forces pensions and compensation, civilian employment and personal welfare and administration, giving guidance at an individual level. Delivers an extensive lecture programme.

Latest Income: £659,822
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Pre School Learning Organisation [western Area]

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide quality childcare facilities to service & civilian families both in times of peace & through conflict. Ensuring all children are safe, secure & stimulated through activities provided through play.

Latest Income: £621,742
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health

The RNA is a rank-blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and the wider naval family, who are proud of their Naval Service. We seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like minded people while supporting each other in times of need. The mission of the RNA is to foster camaraderie through events, comms and welfare support.

Latest Income: £598,880
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited

Armed forces, Heritage

The object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest.

Latest Income: £454,878
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Education and sea training of young people seeking a career as officers in the Merchant Navy.

Latest Income: £386,982
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

(a) To provide relief in cases of necessity or distress among the WRNS Members of the Trust and among the dependants of such persons and to accept and administer any gift for any special or limited object in general accordance with the aims of the Trust.(b) To make provision in suitable cases for assistance with further education for WRNS Members of the Trust.

Latest Income: £382,598
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Elizabeth Huggins Cottages Charity

Armed forces, Housing

To provide accommodation for persons who have served in the Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy and have been incapacitated in the service of the Crown. Persons applying for accommodation must meet the criteria stated and must also reside in the Borough of Gravesham.

Latest Income: £203,282
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Hms Trincomalee Trust

Armed forces

The maintenance, conservation and presentation of the frigate HMS Trincomalee. The Trust opens the Ship for public visits, educational and learning visits, functions and events throughout the year.

Latest Income: £184,657
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scout Group

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A Sea Scout Group providing a huge array of activities and training, on and off the water, offering #Skillsforlife to young people aged 6 to 25 and beyond. It is a Royal Yachting Association Teaching Establishment and British Rowing Accredited delivering training to national governing body standards. The Group is Royal Navy recognised and affiliated to the Royal British Legion.

Latest Income: £157,427
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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The Fleet Air Arm Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

We collect and maintain for public display and examination, aircraft, related documents and general exhibits, predominantly related to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

Latest Income: £155,505
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Margate Unit 235 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

This is a youth organisation taking in children from the ages of 10-18 and giving them training in the ethos of the Royal Navy and its traditions. The youngsters are encouraged to take part in the local community and to help others - we aim to keep our charges safe and secure and equip them for modern life and responsible adulthood.

Latest Income: £142,169
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Conway Merchant Navy Trust

Armed forces, Associations, Education

Provide educational grants and other financial assistance to young men and women who want to pursue a career at sea. Provide financial assistance to other appropriate Maritime Charities.

Latest Income: £132,019
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A Community Youth Training and Educational Support Organisation primarily structured around, but not limited to, Maritime based activities including Sailing, Canoeing, Power Boating, Camping, Team Sports and other Maritime training associated with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Services.

Latest Income: £108,917
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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Stirling Unit 39 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Our aim is to give young people the best possible headstart in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs & traditions of the Royal Navy

Latest Income: £103,693
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Chesterfield Unit 80 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Training Ship Danae is are a uniformed youth organisation and a unit in the Sea Cadet Corps. We meet on two evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.45 to 9.15 pm. Both girls and boys join the unit and we cater for ages 10 - 18 years. There is opportunity for young people to learn new skills and be part of a safe, disciplined learning environment based on Royal Navy traditions.

Latest Income: £97,053
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Milford Haven Unit 564 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £95,779
Areas of Operation: Pembrokeshire
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....

Latest Income: £95,664
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Wrens And Women Of The Royal Naval Services

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

307 Provides advocacy/advice/information309 Acts as umbrella or resource body

Latest Income: £92,004
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many navy armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 192 registered navy armed forces charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the navy armed forces charities by income?

The Salvation Army is the largest by latest reported annual income (£338.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of navy armed forces charities?

Navy armed forces charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for navy armed forces charities?

Across all navy armed forces charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 72.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of navy armed forces charities?

Navy armed forces charities have an average annual income of £2.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.