Reardon Smith Nautical Trust
The object of the trust is the advancement of education of young persons up to the age of 25, resident in Wales, and Devon in particular those resident in the City of Cardiff, including, but so as not to limit the foregoing, by payment of grants, scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries to individuals to attend recognised or maritime courses relating to shipping, maritime law and commerce.
Activities & Mission
The object of the trust is the advancement of education of young persons up to the age of 25, resident in Wales, and Devon in particular those resident in the City of Cardiff, including, but so as not to limit the foregoing, by payment of grants, scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries to individuals to attend recognised or maritime courses relating to shipping, maritime law and commerce.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £125,549 | £230,082 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2024 | £129,743 | £200,511 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £120,255 | £166,461 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £126,173 | £247,982 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £118,705 | £80,700 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reardon Smith Nautical Trust
What does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust do?
The object of the trust is the advancement of education of young persons up to the age of 25, resident in Wales, and Devon in particular those resident in the City of Cardiff, including, but so as not to limit the foregoing, by payment of grants, scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries to individuals to attend recognised or maritime courses relating to shipping, maritime law and commerce.
How much income did Reardon Smith Nautical Trust report in 2025?
Reardon Smith Nautical Trust reported total income of £126k and reported expenditure of £230k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Reardon Smith Nautical Trust registered as a charity?
Reardon Smith Nautical Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 2013 as charity number 1153623. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Reardon Smith Nautical Trust?
Reardon Smith Nautical Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES REARDON SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reardon Smith Nautical Trust operate?
Reardon Smith Nautical Trust operates across 2 areas: Devon and Wales.
Is Reardon Smith Nautical Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Reardon Smith Nautical Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153623.
Details
C/O FoxSE Consultancy.co.uk
Cardiff House
Cardiff Road
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 2AW
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