Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Royal Marines Historical Society

Also known as: Rmhs

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

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

Latest Income
£38,788
Latest Expenditure
£34,375

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£38,788
£34,3750 / 30
2023
£25,467
£24,9200 / 16
2022
£33,218
£33,6330 / 6
2021
£21,479
£20,5680 / 5
2020
£14,944
£13,8990 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Marines Historical Society

What does Royal Marines Historical Society do?

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

How much income did Royal Marines Historical Society report in 2024?

Royal Marines Historical Society reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Marines Historical Society registered as a charity?

Royal Marines Historical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1977 as charity number 274285. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Royal Marines Historical Society?

Royal Marines Historical Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Marines Historical Society operate?

Royal Marines Historical Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal Marines Historical Society a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Marines Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274285.

Details

Address
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
HM NAVAL BASE PORTSMOUTH (PP66)
PORTSMOUTH
Hampshire
PO1 3NH
Registration Date
21 September 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
274285
Charity Number
274285

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Other notable Armed forces charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

Adrian Wakeford
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr DAVID JOHN ABRUTAT
George Arthur Gelder
John Rawlinson
MAJOR RICHARD MARK HALL RM
Nicholas Pounds
Robin David Granger

Sectors & Classifications

Armed forces Heritage

Also Known As

  • Rmhs

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue