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The Naval Review

Publishes a quarterly Journal of Record to promote the advancement and spreading within the Service of knowledge relevant to the higher aspects of the Naval Profession.Provides a web-site in support of the same activity

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Activities & Mission

Publishes a quarterly Journal of Record to promote the advancement and spreading within the Service of knowledge relevant to the higher aspects of the Naval Profession.Provides a web-site in support of the same activity

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 Information

Latest Income
£131,978
Latest Expenditure
£154,583

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£131,978
£154,5830 / 1
2023
£89,614
£109,9890 / 0
2022
£151,731
£123,9500 / 2
2021
£84,238
£98,3170 / 2
2020
£93,943
£104,8890 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Naval Review

What does The Naval Review do?

Publishes a quarterly Journal of Record to promote the advancement and spreading within the Service of knowledge relevant to the higher aspects of the Naval Profession.Provides a web-site in support of the same activity

How much income did The Naval Review report in 2024?

The Naval Review reported total income of £132k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Naval Review registered as a charity?

The Naval Review was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 1963 as charity number 214610. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Naval Review?

The Naval Review is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rear Admiral Simon James Ancona CBE QCVS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Naval Review operate?

The Naval Review operates across 27 areas, including Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Naval Review a registered charity?

Yes — The Naval Review is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214610.

Details

Address
14 Bedford Road
WELLS
BA5 3NH
Registration Date
24 January 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
214610
Charity Number
214610

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Trustees

Rear Admiral Simon James Ancona CBE QCVS Chair
Captain Sarah Ellen Oakley RN
Colleen Deanna Martin
Commodore David Ian Burns RN
Hon Captain James Richard Sproule RNR
Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Edward James Felton RM
Lieutenant Commander Francesca Clare Allen RN
Lieutenant Maximilian Till RN
Professor Timothy John Benbow

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