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Royal Society Of Marine Artists

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

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Activities & Mission

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

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
£7,225
Latest Expenditure
£13,502

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 186.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 186.9%
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
£35,953
£19,7610 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society Of Marine Artists

What does Royal Society Of Marine Artists do?

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

How much income did Royal Society Of Marine Artists report in 2024?

Royal Society Of Marine Artists reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Society Of Marine Artists registered as a charity?

Royal Society Of Marine Artists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1984 as charity number 289944. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Royal Society Of Marine Artists?

Royal Society Of Marine Artists is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Scott Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Society Of Marine Artists operate?

Royal Society Of Marine Artists operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Society Of Marine Artists a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society Of Marine Artists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289944.

Details

Address
17 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
LONDON
SW1Y 5AS
Registration Date
10 December 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289944
Charity Number
289944

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Trustees

John Scott Martin Chair
Anthony Allain
Anthony Gordon Williams
BRIAN ANDREW COLLINS
Carolyn Simpson
Colin Allbrook
David Curtis
Geoff Hunt
MARK BUCK
Mark Myers
NICHOLAS ST JOHN ROSSE
Nicolas James Grove
Thomas Oliver Marsh

Sectors & Classifications

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30 July 2026
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