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
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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.
How efficient is Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen?
Royal Benevolent And Educational Fund For Watermen And Lightermen has a program ratio of 53.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
WATERMEN
WATERMEN'S HALL
16 - 18 ST MARY AT HILL
LONDON
EC3R 8EF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Royal Cottage Homes for Watermen
- The Watermen and Lightermen Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated