The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution
Also known as: Rlsoi
The object for which the Institution is established and incorporated continues to be to support the sons and daughters of deceased seafarers and fishermen, by providing help with general living expenses, education costs and maintenance by way of monthly grants.
Activities & Mission
The object for which the Institution is established and incorporated continues to be to support the sons and daughters of deceased seafarers and fishermen, by providing help with general living expenses, education costs and maintenance by way of monthly grants.
Grants
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £223,817
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
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 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £504,056 | £223,817 | £208,256 | £3,211,297 | £1,482,441 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £160,734 | £201,941 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £149,606 | £262,953 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £224,225 | £262,156 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £237,301 | £244,858 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution
What does The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution do?
The object for which the Institution is established and incorporated continues to be to support the sons and daughters of deceased seafarers and fishermen, by providing help with general living expenses, education costs and maintenance by way of monthly grants.
How much income did The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution report in 2025?
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution reported total income of £504k and reported expenditure of £224k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution?
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution has a program ratio of 41.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution registered as a charity?
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1964 as charity number 526379. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution?
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN CLINTON HIGBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution operate?
The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526379.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rlsoi
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated