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the merchant seamen's war memorial society (incorporated)

The charity supports elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Surrey and operates in Surrey.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To support seafarers in need with provision of sheltered housing, support, holidays and financial aid.

Fundraising

See where The Merchant Seamen's War Memorial Society (incorporated) is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,043,483
Latest Expenditure
£1,476,797

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 127.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,437
Charitable Activities £628,176
Other Trading £109,205
Investments £281,670
Other Income £7,995

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,330,375
Raising Funds £146,422
Governance £8,698
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,043,483£1,476,797£1,330,375£12,412,925£12,412,92516 / 2
2023£4,838,734£1,405,211£1,266,724£12,760,987£12,758,57116 / 6
2022£906,695£975,129£875,933£9,331,794£016 / 3
2021£1,285,619£972,677£881,052£6,938,867£016 / 11
2020£788,223£934,929£853,485£5,803,638£015 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers