The Marine Society And Sea Cadets
Also known as: The Marine Society
Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.
Activities & Mission
Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.
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 34% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £23,562,000 | £19,341,000 | £18,678,000 | £41,384,000 | £41,384,000 | 181 / 8689 |
| 2024 | £18,842,000 | £18,620,000 | £18,231,000 | £37,389,000 | £37,389,000 | 186 / 8903 |
| 2023 | £16,503,000 | £18,780,000 | £18,416,000 | £36,321,000 | £922,000 | 186 / 8517 |
| 2022 | £19,352,000 | £15,808,000 | £15,251,000 | £39,488,000 | £2,501,000 | 183 / 8436 |
| 2021 | £14,259,000 | £13,841,000 | £13,495,000 | £35,331,000 | £2,555,000 | 190 / 8555 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Marine Society And Sea Cadets
What does The Marine Society And Sea Cadets do?
Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.
How much income did The Marine Society And Sea Cadets report in 2025?
The Marine Society And Sea Cadets reported total income of £23.56m and reported expenditure of £19.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Marine Society And Sea Cadets?
The Marine Society And Sea Cadets has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Marine Society And Sea Cadets registered as a charity?
The Marine Society And Sea Cadets was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 1962 as charity number 313013. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Marine Society And Sea Cadets?
The Marine Society And Sea Cadets is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEREMY JOHN HARLEY PENN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Marine Society And Sea Cadets operate?
The Marine Society And Sea Cadets operates across 7 areas, including Bermuda, Guernsey, Jersey and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Marine Society And Sea Cadets a registered charity?
Yes — The Marine Society And Sea Cadets is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313013.
Details
200B LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
SE1 7JY
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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