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The Merchant Navy Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052677
Status
Active
Registered
July 12, 2023
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
8 Cumberland Place
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 2BH

Contact

Website
mna.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: Objectives The Objects of the Charity are for public benefit, to provide charitable support and services to the Association's members, other connected persons, or associations, societies or other bodies whose objects are similar. 3.1 To relieve and assist all serving and retired seafarers and their dependants who are in hardship or distress by. 3.1.1 fostering comradeship and consideration to all those in the community of the sea. 3.1.2 endeavouring to assist members and when appropriate other eligible persons, to find access to information and practical support on such matters as pensions, health, social security, debt management and other subjects affecting their welfare. 3.1.3 endeavouring to provide grants to assist members and other eligible persons in financial need for the purchase of goods, services or facilities or, in exceptional circumstances payment of priority debts. This may also be undertaken in partnership with other charitable organisations. 3.1.4 signposting those seeking advice for a career at sea, to appropriate organisations and encouraging both young and life-long learners to maximise their opportunities. 3.1.5 signposting those seeking background and historical information about the Merchant Navy to appropriate sources. 3.2 To inform the public about: 3.2.1 the purpose of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets and their role in the commercial life of the United Kingdom. 3.2.2 the impact of our maritime heritage, as an island nation, on world events and the often significant and strategic role of our seafarers.

Geography

Main operating location
Outwith Scotland
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 £0 £0
Aug. 31, 2024 £86,019 £58,375