Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.
Activities & Mission
Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.
Grants
Merchant Navy Welfare Board makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £147,940
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Milford Haven International Seafarers' Centre (organisation 1039266)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £808,097 | £1,264,956 | £1,189,708 | £18,498,602 | £1,000,000 | 10 / 6 |
| 2024 | £3,980,539 | £1,173,294 | £1,135,201 | £17,659,135 | £1,000,000 | 8 / 6 |
| 2023 | £530,794 | £2,194,758 | £2,151,972 | £13,839,153 | £1,000,000 | 9 / 6 |
| 2022 | £4,115,906 | £3,645,117 | £3,603,543 | £14,798,854 | £13,647,613 | 9 / 5 |
| 2021 | £416,724 | £1,145,600 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Merchant Navy Welfare Board
What does Merchant Navy Welfare Board do?
Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.
How much income did Merchant Navy Welfare Board report in 2025?
Merchant Navy Welfare Board reported total income of £808k and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Merchant Navy Welfare Board registered as a charity?
Merchant Navy Welfare Board was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1962 as charity number 212799. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Merchant Navy Welfare Board?
Merchant Navy Welfare Board is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW KEITH CASSELS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merchant Navy Welfare Board operate?
Merchant Navy Welfare Board operates across 4 areas: Gibraltar, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Merchant Navy Welfare Board a registered charity?
Yes — Merchant Navy Welfare Board is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212799.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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