# ROYAL NAVAL SAILING ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183562
- **Other names:** RNSA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 23, 2019
- **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=1183562


## Contact

- **Address:** 10 HASLAR MARINA, HASLAR ROAD, GOSPORT
- **Postcode:** PO12 1NU
- **Phone:** 02392521100
- **Email:** ceo@rnsa.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rnsa.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The object of the CIO is to promote the military efficiency of His Majesty’s Armed Forces in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit with particular reference to: (a) increasing physical and mental fitness and wellbeing (b) fostering esprit de corps; (c) raising morale; and (d) encouraging seamanship, sea sense and sea safety awareness amongst members of the Naval Service, contributing towards the defence of the realm by members of the Naval Service; in particular, (but not by way of limitation), the trustees may further the object through encouraging and facilitating the participation in, and provision of or assisting in the provision of facilities for, water borne activities in the Naval Service.

**Activities:** The RNSA is a Service Sports Association that delivers the sport of sailing and associated activities for the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their associated Reserve Forces. We operate across the UK and aim to get Service men and women of all sailing abilities actively engaged in our sport. We passionately believe sailing is an ideal vehicle for improving personal skills and military efficiency.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Canada
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £781559 | £764428 | £1516006 | 6 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £551324 | £486764 | £1451444 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £361060 | £390105 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £493604 | £341770 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1560371 | £319584 | £1263268 | 3 |



## Trustees

- **Sir Christopher Reginald Summer Gardner KBE** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 13, 2020
- Edward Henry Charles Stainton — appointed Nov. 28, 2025
- General Gwyn Jenkins CB OBE ADC — appointed Nov. 20, 2020
- Henry Wilson — appointed July 25, 2025
- James Landale — appointed June 23, 2023
- Kathryn Jay — appointed April 30, 2020
- Katrina Daniels — appointed Nov. 26, 2021
- Mark Fox — appointed April 30, 2020
- Miles Arthur Bradbury — appointed July 19, 2024