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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £7,221,874 | £8,131,923 | £6,905,386 | £10,556,709 | £2,962,344 | 83 / 110 |
| 2024 | £6,482,062 | £7,794,052 | £6,778,381 | £11,371,201 | £2,345,061 | 85 / 85 |
| 2023 | £7,070,332 | £7,038,054 | £5,979,003 | £12,352,732 | £2,069,903 | 89 / 76 |
| 2022 | £5,894,104 | £6,099,564 | £5,241,827 | £12,703,567 | £2,013,246 | 82 / 94 |
| 2021 | £5,963,530 | £5,861,689 | £5,098,792 | £12,708,524 | £3,012,198 | 82 / 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
Royal Naval College
Foundation House
2 Cutty Sark Gardens
LONDON
SE10 9LW
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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