The Royal Naval Association
The RNA is a rank-blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and the wider naval family, who are proud of their Naval Service. We seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like minded people while supporting each other in times of need. The mission of the RNA is to foster camaraderie through events, comms and welfare support.
Activities & Mission
The RNA is a rank-blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and the wider naval family, who are proud of their Naval Service. We seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like minded people while supporting each other in times of need. The mission of the RNA is to foster camaraderie through events, comms and welfare support.
Grants
The Royal Naval Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £868,041
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency and recreation
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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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
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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 2026 — Royal Naval Association St Ives Cornwall Branch (organisation 3951701)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Royal Naval Association Llanelli Branch (organisation 3952130)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Royal Naval Association Windsor Branch (organisation 3952456)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Royal Naval Association Whitstable Branch (organisation 3955927)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £705,030 | £868,041 | £786,250 | £1,510,086 | £1,415,226 | 10 / 1800 |
| 2024 | £598,880 | £786,312 | £747,270 | £1,627,141 | £1,529,866 | 12 / 1750 |
| 2023 | £762,645 | £718,613 | £696,259 | £1,648,663 | £1,491,005 | 12 / 1700 |
| 2022 | £213,419 | £278,243 | 0 / 1110 | |||
| 2021 | £278,243 | £402,183 | 0 / 13000 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Naval Association
What does The Royal Naval Association do?
The RNA is a rank-blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and the wider naval family, who are proud of their Naval Service. We seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like minded people while supporting each other in times of need. The mission of the RNA is to foster camaraderie through events, comms and welfare support.
How much income did The Royal Naval Association report in 2025?
The Royal Naval Association reported total income of £705k and reported expenditure of £868k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Royal Naval Association registered as a charity?
The Royal Naval Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1974 as charity number 266982. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Royal Naval Association?
The Royal Naval Association is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vice Admiral Duncan Laurence Potts CB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Naval Association operate?
The Royal Naval Association operates across 12 areas, including Australia, Cyprus, France and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Naval Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Naval Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266982.
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- 2 November 2026
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