The Royal Naval Benevolent Society For Officers
The Royal Naval Benevolent Society, The Royal Navy Officers' Charity
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 207405
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Sept. 22, 1962
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- Association of Royal Navy Officers
70 Porchester Terrace
London
W2 3TP
Contact
- Phone
- 02074025231
- [email protected]
- Website
arno.org.uk
Activities
Founded in 1739 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1838, the Society grants financial relief to officers and former officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS and their Reserves, and including spouses, former spouses, and families in need. In the last year grants just in excess of £500,000 were made. Additionally many hours are spent signposting, offering advice or a friendly ear.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- What
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Who
- Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £1,745,423 | £1,010,662 | £19,465,255 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £927,932 | £808,679 | £17,514,807 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £724,173 | £701,279 | £16,732,149 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,018,328 | £711,344 | £16,274,124 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £708,449 | £725,672 | £17,121,434 | 4 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Vice Admiral Andrew Kyte CB (Chair) | July 10, 2024 |
| Commander Ben Hughes Rn | |
| Commander Penelope Graham RN | July 12, 2023 |
| Commodore Philip Thicknesse | May 1, 2025 |
| Dr Ian Fyfe-Green | Sept. 15, 2021 |
| Dr Joanne Keogh OBE | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| Lieutenant Commander William Hairsine RN | July 12, 2023 |
| Lieutenant Samuel Williams RN | Jan. 27, 2021 |
| Surgeon Commodore Stuart Millar | May 1, 2025 |
| Venerable Martin Poll |