THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Registration #207405 · Registered
www.arno.org.ukrnoc@arno.org.uk
Association of Royal Navy Officers 70 Porchester Terrace W2 3TP
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.
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About THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 207405), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND reported a total income of £1,745,423 and total expenditure of £1,010,662 (a spending ratio of 58%, which may warrant further review of spending efficiency). According to the Charity Commission, THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE ROYAL NAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 57.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,745,423 | £1,010,662 | 58% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026