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Society For Nautical Research

The Society's core activities are to support and publish research into maritime areas by means of inter alia producing The Mariner's Mirror; supporting conferences; making an award for the best book published on maritime history in the previous year, delivering an annual lecture; developing the Society's website and administering the Save The Victory Fund and the Macpherson Fund.

Activities & Mission

The Society's core activities are to support and publish research into maritime areas by means of inter alia producing The Mariner's Mirror; supporting conferences; making an award for the best book published on maritime history in the previous year, delivering an annual lecture; developing the Society's website and administering the Save The Victory Fund and the Macpherson Fund.

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
£261,406
Latest Expenditure
£154,593

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 59.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 59.1%
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
£261,406
£154,5930 / 10
2023
£238,130
£135,8120 / 5
2022
£218,862
£294,1210 / 0
2021
£305,422
£228,4980 / 0
2020
£198,265
£119,2780 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society For Nautical Research

What does Society For Nautical Research do?

The Society's core activities are to support and publish research into maritime areas by means of inter alia producing The Mariner's Mirror; supporting conferences; making an award for the best book published on maritime history in the previous year, delivering an annual lecture; developing the Society's website and administering the Save The Victory Fund and the Macpherson Fund.

How much income did Society For Nautical Research report in 2024?

Society For Nautical Research reported total income of £261k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society For Nautical Research registered as a charity?

Society For Nautical Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1993 as charity number 1026357. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Society For Nautical Research?

Society For Nautical Research is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society For Nautical Research operate?

Society For Nautical Research operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Society For Nautical Research a registered charity?

Yes — Society For Nautical Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026357.

Details

Address
MOORE KINGSTON SMITH & PARTNERS LTD
9 APPOLD STREET
LONDON
EC2A 2AP
Registration Date
22 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1026357
Charity Number
1026357

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Trustees

Captain Peter Henry King
Christopher John Brandon
Dr Alison Averil Telfer
Dr Catherine Elisabeth Cecilia Scheybeler
Dr Claire Elaine Jowitt
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Derek Victor Nudd
Dr Hannah Cunliffe
Dr Hannah Melissa Stockton
Dr John David Davies
Dr Katherine Parker
Dr Mark Alfred Barton
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Matthew Joseph Heaslip
Dr Nicholas Hewitt
Paul Michael Bugden

Sectors & Classifications

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