The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)
Also known as: Rnbt
The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.
Activities & Mission
The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.
Grants
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £84,707
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £11,269,500 | £12,607,667 | £12,258,054 | £53,293,148 | £14,726,857 | 218 / 12 |
| 2025 | £12,460,971 | £11,930,983 | £11,755,752 | £55,749,717 | £16,068,199 | 191 / 22 |
| 2024 | £9,292,616 | £11,456,475 | £11,317,912 | £56,310,084 | £16,552,000 | 164 / 5 |
| 2023 | £7,985,590 | £9,119,423 | £8,765,819 | £54,932,440 | £54,932,440 | 219 / 5 |
| 2022 | £6,286,282 | £5,856,142 | £5,699,579 | £57,396,875 | £25,601,900 | 120 / 27 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)
What does The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) do?
The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.
How much income did The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) report in 2026?
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) reported total income of £11.27m and reported expenditure of £12.61m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)?
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) has a program ratio of 108.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) registered as a charity?
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1963 as charity number 206243. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)?
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Russell Best. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) operate?
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) operates across 16 areas, including Australia, Canada, Cyprus and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206243.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rnbt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated