The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds)
Registered charity 206243 Registered since 1963
Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Malta, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States
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Contact
| Website | www.rnbt.org.uk |
| rnbt@rnbt.org.uk | |
| Phone | 02392690112 |
| Address | CASTAWAY HOUSE, 311 TWYFORD AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 8RN |
Finances
£12,460,971 latest income
| Year | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £5,724,083 | £5,717,791 |
| 2022 | £6,286,282 | £5,856,142 |
| 2023 | £7,985,590 | £9,119,423 |
| 2024 | £9,292,616 | £11,456,475 |
| 2025 | £12,460,971 | £11,930,983 |
What it does
What
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingWho
Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesHow
Makes Grants To IndividualsProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationCharitable objects
1) TO PROVIDE RELIEF IN CASES OF NECESSITY OR DISTRESS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN OUR NAVAL FORCES.2) TO MAKE PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR SUCH PERSONS FOR CIVIL LIFE AND ASSISTANCE IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY OBTAIN SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT ON LEAVING THE SERVICE.3) TO MAKE CONTRIBUTION TO THE CARE, TRAINING, MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF THE FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS OF SUCH PERSONS IN CASES OF NECESSITY AND DISTRESS.
Governing document: ROYAL CHARTER DATED 2ND MAY 1922, AS AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL CHARTERS DATED 13TH DECEMBER 1957, 29TH JANUARY 1959,13TH NOVEMBER 1973, 13 APRIL 1981, 8 JULY 2009 AND 13 DECEMBER 2017.
Trustees (15)
- Russell Best Chair since 2021
- Adrian Boswell since 2025
- Anthony Michael Maher since 2024
- Captain Ashley Spencer RN since 2025
- David Baxter since 2025
- David Mcginley since 2024
- Dr Alfred Victor Crossman since 2022
- Geoffrey Hounslea BEM since 2021
- Helen Wright since 2025
- Lieutenant Commander Tim Forer since 2013
- Matt Stovin-Bradford since 2023
- Nicholas John Gartside
- Natalie Ellis-Burt since 2024
- Pauline Shaw OBE since 2012
- Peter Hopkins since 2023
Connected charities (1)
- Horsham Royal Naval Association 1 shared trustee
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