Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen
Also known as: The Royal Cottage Homes for Watermen, The Watermen and Lightermen Charities
Provision of accommodation and relief of poverty for financial assistance for its principal beneficiaries.Education and training of its principal beneficiaries in river skills
Activities & Mission
Provision of accommodation and relief of poverty for financial assistance for its principal beneficiaries.Education and training of its principal beneficiaries in river skills
Grants
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £705,414
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other 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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £726,641 | £705,414 | £388,432 | £4,855,133 | £3,826,115 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £664,368 | £767,684 | £495,679 | £4,653,634 | £3,609,732 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £661,298 | £635,128 | £398,641 | £4,364,144 | £3,406,263 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £578,698 | £759,934 | £469,763 | £4,220,137 | £3,265,049 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £537,952 | £551,480 | £296,700 | £4,592,807 | £2,553,443 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen
What does Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen do?
Provision of accommodation and relief of poverty for financial assistance for its principal beneficiaries.Education and training of its principal beneficiaries in river skills
How much income did Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen report in 2025?
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen reported total income of £727k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen registered as a charity?
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2001 as charity number 1086890. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen?
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen operate?
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086890.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Royal Cottage Homes for Watermen
- The Watermen and Lightermen Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
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