# THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY FOR OFFICERS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 207405
- **Other names:** THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, THE ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS' CHARITY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1962
- **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=207405


## Contact

- **Address:** Association of Royal Navy Officers, 70 Porchester Terrace, London
- **Postcode:** W2 3TP
- **Phone:** 02074025231
- **Email:** rnoc@arno.org.uk
- **Website:** www.arno.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROPERTY THE SOCIETY SHALL BE APPLIED IN RELIEVING OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL NAVY (INCLUDING WARRANT OFFICERS HOLDING WARRANTS BEFORE 1 APRIL 1956), THE ROYAL MARINES, THE ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, THE ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE, THE ROYAL MARINE FORCES VOLUNTEER RESERVE AND THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S ROYAL NAVAL NURSING SERVICE, THEIR SPOUSES, FORMER SPOUSES, FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £1745423 | £1010662 | £19465255 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £927932 | £808679 | £17514807 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £724173 | £701279 | £16732149 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1018328 | £711344 | £16274124 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £708449 | £725672 | £17121434 | 4 |



## Trustees

- **Vice Admiral Andrew Kyte CB** (Chair) — appointed July 10, 2024
- COMMANDER BEN HUGHES RN
- Commander Penelope Graham RN — appointed July 12, 2023
- Commodore Philip Thicknesse — appointed May 1, 2025
- Dr Ian Fyfe-Green — appointed Sept. 15, 2021
- Dr Joanne Keogh OBE — appointed Oct. 21, 2025
- Lieutenant Commander William Hairsine RN — appointed July 12, 2023
- Lieutenant Samuel Williams RN — appointed Jan. 27, 2021
- Surgeon Commodore Stuart Millar — appointed May 1, 2025
- VENERABLE MARTIN POLL