The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity

To raise and deliver resources, working with others, to provide the best support to serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families.

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Activities & Mission

To raise and deliver resources, working with others, to provide the best support to serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families.

Grants

The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £19,115,507; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other defined groups
What it supports: general charitable purposes and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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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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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£16,193,308

Latest Expenditure

£19,115,507

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 76.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 27.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,702,004

Charitable Activities £2,970,973

Other Trading £1,680,315

Investments £1,840,016

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,530,873

Raising Funds £4,584,634

Governance £698,454

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£16,193,308	£19,115,507	£14,530,873	£83,204,958	£17,900,000	103 / 88
2024	£13,748,345	£18,167,259	£13,315,010	£81,895,142	£17,300,000	103 / 61
2023	£15,016,251	£19,171,847	£15,052,740	£79,745,303	£17,500,000	97 / 107
2022	£13,214,168	£18,372,758	£14,361,727	£76,308,688	£20,100,000	103 / 25
2021	£11,726,749	£17,026,297	£13,937,549	£90,345,342	£27,400,000	83 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity

What does The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity do?

To raise and deliver resources, working with others, to provide the best support to serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families.

How much income did The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity report in 2025?

The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity reported total income of £16.19m and reported expenditure of £19.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity registered as a charity?

The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2007 as charity number 1117794. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity?

The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Brian Gilvary. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity operate?

The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Navy And Royal Marines Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117794.