Nautilus Welfare Fund
Also known as: General Charities Administered Icw the National Union of Marine Aviation and Shipping Transport Officers
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
Activities & Mission
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
Grants
Nautilus Welfare Fund makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £5,123,839
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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 Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 163). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,029,405 | £5,123,839 | £5,105,930 | £23,982,736 | £23,982,736 | 94 / 10 |
| 2024 | £4,752,684 | £4,927,328 | £4,895,603 | £24,891,127 | £24,886,127 | 100 / 20 |
| 2023 | £5,301,793 | £4,293,741 | £4,240,541 | £24,813,546 | £24,808,546 | 93 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,368,033 | £3,954,755 | £3,954,755 | £23,523,026 | £23,518,026 | 92 / 2 |
| 2021 | £3,284,088 | £3,558,011 | £3,504,241 | £24,856,575 | £24,856,575 | 89 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nautilus Welfare Fund
What does Nautilus Welfare Fund do?
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
How much income did Nautilus Welfare Fund report in 2025?
Nautilus Welfare Fund reported total income of £4.03m and reported expenditure of £5.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nautilus Welfare Fund?
Nautilus Welfare Fund has a program ratio of 126.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 163 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nautilus Welfare Fund registered as a charity?
Nautilus Welfare Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1963 as charity number 218742. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Nautilus Welfare Fund?
Nautilus Welfare Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nautilus Welfare Fund operate?
Nautilus Welfare Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Nautilus Welfare Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Nautilus Welfare Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218742.
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Other notable Social care charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Also Known As
- General Charities Administered Icw the National Union of Marine Aviation and Shipping Transport Officers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated