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Royal Marines Museum

Also known as: Royal Marine Corps Museum

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

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Activities & Mission

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£16,403
Latest Expenditure
£1,854,511

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 39). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,205,449
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,382,285
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,216
Grants to Institutions £1,124,521
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£16,403
£1,854,5110 / 0
2022
£39,420
£18,1100 / 0
2021
£1,205,449
£1,382,285£1,382,285£2,789,281£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Marines Museum

What does Royal Marines Museum do?

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

How much income did Royal Marines Museum report in 2025?

Royal Marines Museum reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Marines Museum?

Royal Marines Museum has a program ratio of 114.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Heritage charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 39 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Marines Museum registered as a charity?

Royal Marines Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1969 as charity number 259422. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Royal Marines Museum?

Royal Marines Museum 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 Royal Marines Museum operate?

Royal Marines Museum operates in Portsmouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Marines Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Marines Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259422.

Details

Address
Defence Mail Centre
Stoney Lane
H M Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
Registration Date
11 September 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259422
Charity Number
259422

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Trustees

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Marine Corps Museum

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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