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

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=206243


## Contact

- **Address:** CASTAWAY HOUSE, 311 TWYFORD AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH
- **Postcode:** PO2 8RN
- **Phone:** 023 9269 0112
- **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.




## 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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** ENGLAND &amp; WALES, SCOTLAND AND OVERSEAS.
- Australia
- Canada
- Cyprus
- France
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Malta
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Spain
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United States
- Zimbabwe
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

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



## Linked charities

- A V ALEXANDER TRUST FUND (206243-1)
- BOWLAND&#x27;S FUND (206243-10)
- CHILDREN&#x27;S SPECIAL FUND (206243-11)
- FALKLAND FUND (206243-12)
- NAVAL SCHOOL OF MOTORING (206243-13)
- ST JOHN&#x27;S HOME TRUST (206243-14)
- ROYAL NAVAL FUND (206243-15)
- CHATHAM ROYAL NAVAL DEPOT AID FUND (206243-16)
- RYDER FUND (206243-17)
- THE TOFTS FUND (206243-18)
- THE FALKLANDS FUND (206243-19)
- SUBMARINE MEMORIAL FUND (206243-2)
- THE JOHN CORNWELL VC NATIONAL MEMORIAL (206243-20)
- THE TRAFALGAR DAY ORPHAN FUND MINOR TRUST (206243-3)
- MARTIN BEQUEST FUND MINOR TRUST (206243-4)
- ROYAL NAVAL AND MARINE MATERNITY NURSING HOME THE NORE (206243-5)
- R N SUBMARINE SERVICE FUND (206243-6)
- KING GEORGE&#x27;S (1939) WAR FUND (206243-7)
- MINESWEEPERS AND TRAWLERS FUND (206243-8)
- WILL&#x27;S BEQUEST (206243-9)



