The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
Also known as: The Institute of Marine Engineers Guild of Benevolence, Guild of Benevolence of the Imarest
The Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
Activities & Mission
The Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £722,865 | £226,191 | £223,148 | £4,271,750 | £4,271,750 | 2 / 1 |
| 2024 | £173,249 | £183,967 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £229,845 | £144,894 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £108,801 | £146,722 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £128,002 | £129,992 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
What does The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology do?
The Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
How much income did The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology report in 2025?
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology reported total income of £723k and reported expenditure of £226k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology?
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology has a program ratio of 30.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology registered as a charity?
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1969 as charity number 208727. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology?
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor James Crabbe CMarSci. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology operate?
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology operates across 5 areas, including Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology a registered charity?
Yes — The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208727.
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Also Known As
- The Institute of Marine Engineers Guild of Benevolence
- Guild of Benevolence of the Imarest
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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