The Maritime Educational Foundation
Also known as: Mef
A range of activities to support rating and officer training and development, including provision of rating apprenticeship places, officer training places, rating to officer conversion, updating certification and supporting relevant industry activities and projects.
Activities & Mission
A range of activities to support rating and officer training and development, including provision of rating apprenticeship places, officer training places, rating to officer conversion, updating certification and supporting relevant industry activities and projects.
Grants
The Maritime Educational Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £707,019
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £6,914,811 | £1,765,375 | £1,741,175 | £19,333,123 | £19,333,123 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,856,209 | £2,029,944 | £2,007,030 | £13,871,437 | £13,871,437 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,978,781 | £1,095,687 | £1,074,116 | £10,024,291 | £10,024,291 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,837,287 | £815,514 | £793,771 | £4,999,272 | £4,999,272 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,468,257 | £1,004,893 | £982,585 | £2,322,511 | £2,322,511 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Maritime Educational Foundation
What does The Maritime Educational Foundation do?
A range of activities to support rating and officer training and development, including provision of rating apprenticeship places, officer training places, rating to officer conversion, updating certification and supporting relevant industry activities and projects.
How much income did The Maritime Educational Foundation report in 2025?
The Maritime Educational Foundation reported total income of £6.91m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Maritime Educational Foundation registered as a charity?
The Maritime Educational Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 2003 as charity number 1100125. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Maritime Educational Foundation?
The Maritime Educational Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Maritime Educational Foundation operate?
The Maritime Educational Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Maritime Educational Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Maritime Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100125.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Mef
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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