Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation

The Foundation's object is to contribute to the maintenance and education of its beneficiaries, called Foundationers, to enable them to take up suitable careers: in short, education for employment.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation's object is to contribute to the maintenance and education of its beneficiaries, called Foundationers, to enable them to take up suitable careers: in short, education for employment.

Grants

Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: individuals
Grants paid (2025): £54,731
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: education and training

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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.

Country

Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£551,375

Latest Expenditure

£408,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 57.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 43.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,230

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £525,145

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £236,364

Raising Funds £171,679

Governance £7,500

Grants to Institutions £54,731

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£551,375	£408,043	£236,364	£21,583,006	£17,377,524	3 / 0
2024	£563,395	£753,452	£571,770	£21,559,385	£17,334,036	3 / 0
2023	£560,877	£599,520	£416,482	£20,168,254	£20,150,793	3 / 0
2022	£480,940	£1,093,119				0 / 0
2021	£553,931	£758,078	£607,201	£20,677,136	£16,444,916	2 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation

What does Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation do?

The Foundation's object is to contribute to the maintenance and education of its beneficiaries, called Foundationers, to enable them to take up suitable careers: in short, education for employment.

How much income did Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation report in 2025?

Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation reported total income of £551k and reported expenditure of £408k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation registered as a charity?

Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2013 as charity number 1153323. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation?

Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Ann Robinson LLB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation operate?

Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153323.