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The Naval Children's Charity

Also known as: The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund, Naval Children's Charity, Rnrmcf

The Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress. Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support. Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.

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Activities & Mission

The Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress. Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support. Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,501,456
Latest Expenditure
£2,517,094

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 160.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,224,434
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £277,022
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,413,658
Raising Funds £103,436
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,501,456
£2,517,094£2,413,658£11,875,939£016 / 3
2024
£1,364,650
£2,671,388£2,551,607£12,668,434£014 / 3
2023
£1,107,364
£1,878,034£1,739,376£12,568,667£08 / 3
2022
£1,052,904
£1,452,619£1,323,467£13,388,251£375,3536 / 2
2021
£1,089,108
£1,469,274£1,338,822£12,673,358£214,3356 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Naval Children's Charity

What does The Naval Children's Charity do?

The Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress. Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support. Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.

How much income did The Naval Children's Charity report in 2025?

The Naval Children's Charity reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Naval Children's Charity?

The Naval Children's Charity has a program ratio of 160.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Naval Children's Charity registered as a charity?

The Naval Children's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2015 as charity number 1160182. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Naval Children's Charity?

The Naval Children's Charity is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Charles Tite. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Naval Children's Charity operate?

The Naval Children's Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Naval Children's Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Naval Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160182.

Details

Address
Castaway House
Stamshaw
Portsmouth
PO2 8RN
Registration Date
27 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054607
Charity Number
1160182

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Trustees

Christopher Charles Tite Chair
Annette Penfold
Captain Thomas Early
Cdr Simon Howell
Cdr Steve Warner
Dr Linda Williams
Ellen Riis-White
Frances Bond
Gary Green
James Sergeant
Kevin Arnold
Michael Mchugh
Nicholas Kassapakis

Also Known As

  • The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund
  • Naval Children's Charity
  • Rnrmcf

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