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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 12 areas of operation

Country

Australia Cyprus France Ireland Isle Of Man Japan Malta Northern Ireland Scotland South Africa Spain

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£598,880

Latest Expenditure

£786,312

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 124.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £485,491

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £16,688

Investments £32,846

Other Income £63,855

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £747,270

Raising Funds £39,042

Governance £52,410

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 2024.

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
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
2020	£324,730	£302,541				0 / 10000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Naval Association

What does The Royal Naval Association do?

How much income did The Royal Naval Association report in 2024?

The Royal Naval Association reported total income of £599k and reported expenditure of £786k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.