The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)
Also known as: Care Ashore
To support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.
Activities & Mission
To support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.
Grants
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,640,532
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and accommodation or housing
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
Higher than 91% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 126). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Heritage 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.
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Wey Valley Disabled Anglers Association (organisation 800290)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Plymouth Merchant Navy Monument (organisation 5081390)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,350,941 | £1,640,532 | £1,485,817 | £12,576,934 | £12,576,934 | 16 / 41 |
| 2024 | £1,043,483 | £1,476,797 | £1,330,375 | £12,412,925 | £12,412,925 | 16 / 2 |
| 2023 | £4,838,734 | £1,405,211 | £1,266,724 | £12,760,987 | £12,758,571 | 16 / 6 |
| 2022 | £906,695 | £975,129 | £875,933 | £9,331,794 | £0 | 16 / 3 |
| 2021 | £1,285,619 | £972,677 | £881,052 | £6,938,867 | £0 | 16 / 11 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)
What does The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) do?
To support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.
How much income did The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) report in 2025?
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)?
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) has a program ratio of 110.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 126 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) registered as a charity?
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207500. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated)?
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kenneth Usher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) operate?
The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) a registered charity?
Yes — The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207500.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Care Ashore
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated