# The Naval Children's Charity

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1160182
- **Other names:** THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHILDREN'S FUND, Naval Children's Charity, RNRMCF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 27, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1160182


## Contact

- **Address:** Castaway House, Stamshaw, Portsmouth
- **Postcode:** PO2 8RN
- **Phone:** 023 9263 9536
- **Email:** ceo@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk
- **Website:** www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 The object of the CIO is the relief of Beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress.3.2 The charity trustees may relieve Beneficiaries in need by:3.2.1 making grants of money to them; or3.2.2 providing or paying for goods, services or facilities for them; or3.2.3 making grants of money to other persons or bodies who provide goods, services or facilities to those in need.

**Activities:** The Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress.  Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support.  Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1501456 | £2517094 | £11875939 | 16 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1364650 | £2671388 | £12668434 | 14 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1107364 | £1878034 | £12568667 | 8 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1052904 | £1452619 | £13388251 | 6 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1089108 | £1469274 | £12673358 | 6 |



## Trustees

- **Christopher Charles Tite** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Annette Penfold — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Captain Thomas Early — appointed July 2, 2021
- Cdr Simon Howell — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Cdr Steve Warner — appointed Dec. 1, 2023
- Dr Linda Williams — appointed June 7, 2021
- Ellen Riis-White — appointed Oct. 9, 2019
- Frances Bond — appointed Oct. 14, 2025
- Gary Green — appointed March 14, 2025
- James Sergeant — appointed Oct. 14, 2025
- Kevin Arnold — appointed Oct. 9, 2018
- Michael Mchugh — appointed March 14, 2025
- Nicholas Kassapakis — appointed Oct. 14, 2025