# THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST (GRAND FLEET AND KINDRED FUNDS)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 206243
- **Other names:** RNBT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 5, 1963
- **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=206243


## Contact

- **Address:** CASTAWAY HOUSE, 311 TWYFORD AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH
- **Postcode:** PO2 8RN
- **Phone:** 02392690112
- **Email:** rnbt@rnbt.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rnbt.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** ENGLAND & WALES, SCOTLAND AND OVERSEAS.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Canada
- Cyprus
- France
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Malta
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Spain
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United States
- Zimbabwe
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £12460971 | £11930983 | £55749717 | 191 |
| March 31, 2024 | £9292616 | £11456475 | £56310084 | 164 |
| March 31, 2023 | £7985590 | £9119423 | £54932440 | 219 |
| March 31, 2022 | £6286282 | £5856142 | £57396875 | 120 |
| March 31, 2021 | £5724083 | £5717791 | £53185218 | 119 |



## Trustees

- **Russell Best** (Chair) — appointed March 11, 2021
- Adrian Boswell — appointed June 19, 2025
- Anthony Michael Maher — appointed June 16, 2024
- Captain Ashley Spencer RN — appointed Nov. 1, 2025
- David Baxter — appointed April 1, 2025
- David McGinley — appointed May 31, 2024
- Dr Alfred Victor Crossman — appointed April 1, 2022
- Geoffrey Hounslea BEM — appointed March 31, 2021
- Helen Wright — appointed June 1, 2025
- Lieutenant Commander Tim Forer — appointed Oct. 1, 2013
- Matt Stovin-Bradford — appointed June 9, 2023
- NICHOLAS JOHN GARTSIDE
- Natalie Ellis-Burt — appointed May 31, 2024
- Pauline Shaw OBE — appointed Oct. 12, 2012
- Peter Hopkins — appointed Nov. 1, 2023