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The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College

Also known as: Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College

To preserve for the benefit of the nation the Old Royal Naval College site, buildings and monuments as being of historical, architectural and artistic importance, to allow the general public reasonable access to the site, and to educate the public thereon

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Activities & Mission

To preserve for the benefit of the nation the Old Royal Naval College site, buildings and monuments as being of historical, architectural and artistic importance, to allow the general public reasonable access to the site, and to educate the public thereon

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
£7,221,874
Latest Expenditure
£8,131,923

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £668,444
Charitable Activities £4,118,916
Other Trading £2,131,848
Investments £283,630
Other Income £19,036

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,905,386
Raising Funds £1,226,537
Governance £33,977
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£7,221,874
£8,131,923£6,905,386£10,556,709£2,962,34483 / 110
2024
£6,482,062
£7,794,052£6,778,381£11,371,201£2,345,06185 / 85
2023
£7,070,332
£7,038,054£5,979,003£12,352,732£2,069,90389 / 76
2022
£5,894,104
£6,099,564£5,241,827£12,703,567£2,013,24682 / 94
2021
£5,963,530
£5,861,689£5,098,792£12,708,524£3,012,19882 / 101

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College

What does The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College do?

To preserve for the benefit of the nation the Old Royal Naval College site, buildings and monuments as being of historical, architectural and artistic importance, to allow the general public reasonable access to the site, and to educate the public thereon

How much income did The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College report in 2025?

The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College reported total income of £7.22m and reported expenditure of £8.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College?

The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College registered as a charity?

The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1997 as charity number 1062519. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College?

The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Stuart James Etherington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College operate?

The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College a registered charity?

Yes — The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062519.

Details

Address
Greenwich Foundation For The Old
Royal Naval College
Foundation House
2 Cutty Sark Gardens
LONDON
SE10 9LW
Website
www.ornc.org
Registration Date
22 May 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3040101
Charity Number
1062519

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Trustees

Sir Stuart James Etherington Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alanna Henry
Claire Gylphe
Duncan Henry Wilson
Elizabeth Smith
LIZ YOUNG
Monica Varriale
Also governs 2 other charities
Samantha Louise Fay
Thomas Edward Wipperman
Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian James Johns KCB CBE DL
William Michael Palin
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College

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