# THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 266982
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 6, 1974
- **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=266982


## Contact

- **Address:** Central Office, Lanyard House, Scott Road, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
- **Postcode:** PO1 3LU
- **Phone:** 02392722983
- **Email:** admin@RNAssoc.org
- **Website:** www.royal-naval-association.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) TO FURTHER THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SERVICE IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING BY FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS AND PRESERVING THE TRADITIONS OF THE SERVICE AND THUS TO ACHIEVE THOSE IDEALS FOR WHICH OUR NAVAL FORCES HAVE FOUGHT AND TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THOSE MEMBERS OF OUR NAVAL FORCES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY. (B) TO RELIEVE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.

**Activities:** The RNA is a rank-blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and the wider naval family, who are proud of their Naval Service.  We seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like minded people while supporting each other in times of need. The mission of the RNA is to foster camaraderie through events, comms and welfare support.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Cyprus
- France
- Ireland
- Isle Of Man
- Japan
- Malta
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South Africa
- Spain
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £598880 | £786312 | £1627141 | 12 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £762645 | £718613 | £1648663 | 12 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £213419 | £278243 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £278243 | £402183 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £324730 | £302541 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Vice Admiral Duncan Laurence Potts CB** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 4, 2021
- Andrew Christie — appointed Jan. 4, 2023
- Anthony Boddrell — appointed June 21, 2025
- Claire Louise Robson — appointed Dec. 9, 2021
- Dennis Potter — appointed June 16, 2024
- James Mark Slawson OBE — appointed March 21, 2014
- Lance Higgon-Young — appointed Sept. 4, 2021
- Mary Marguarita Lock MBE — appointed March 14, 2013
- Paul Harries — appointed June 16, 2024
- Paul Stephenson — appointed Sept. 6, 2015
- Peter Godwin — appointed June 21, 2025
- Peter James Chivers — appointed March 4, 2022
- Roslyn Hastie-Murray — appointed March 4, 2022
- STANLEY KEITH RIDLEY MBE — appointed Nov. 21, 2012
- Stephen John Elliot — appointed March 4, 2022
- Tim Pike — appointed Sept. 12, 2025
- Warwick Ian Belfitt — appointed March 4, 2022