China Fleet Trust
The provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.
Activities & Mission
The provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,436,567 | £6,926,427 | £1,929,677 | £9,362,193 | £9,362,193 | 225 / 25 |
| 2024 | £6,750,470 | £6,774,261 | £1,877,323 | £8,828,935 | £8,517,742 | 233 / 25 |
| 2023 | £6,350,518 | £6,494,353 | £1,610,863 | £9,044,989 | £8,685,114 | 112 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,213,870 | £5,533,486 | £1,160,614 | £9,233,621 | £120,000 | 222 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,309,309 | £3,980,815 | £819,882 | £8,595,473 | £8,727,975 | 186 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about China Fleet Trust
What does China Fleet Trust do?
The provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.
How much income did China Fleet Trust report in 2025?
China Fleet Trust reported total income of £7.44m and reported expenditure of £6.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is China Fleet Trust?
China Fleet Trust has a program ratio of 25.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was China Fleet Trust registered as a charity?
China Fleet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2010 as charity number 1135918. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs China Fleet Trust?
China Fleet Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does China Fleet Trust operate?
China Fleet Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is China Fleet Trust a registered charity?
Yes — China Fleet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135918.
Details
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SALTASH
Cornwall
PL12 6LJ
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