# The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288990 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288990)
- Latest income: £7,950; spending £8,925
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Armed forces / emergency services, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: Captain's Fund  HMS PRESIDENT (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/captains-fund-london-division-naval-reserve

To administer, investment income, voluntary contributions from the Ship's Company of HMS PRESIDENT, and from others with an interest in the Unit in order to make charitable donations to encourage recruitment, increase military efficiency and relieve hardship and distress for members and the families of the Royal Naval Reserve in Greater London.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £7,950 | £8,925 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,098 | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,129 | £6,110 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,898 | £3,510 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,914 | £3,337 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> a. To promote the defence of the Realm by any of the following means: i. By encouraging the recruitment and retention of people in the Armed Forces, particularly the Royal Naval Reserve and in the London Division's SOI. ii. By increasing the military efficiency, profile and appeal of the Armed Forces, particularly units of the Royal Naval Reserve as described in the preceding clause. b. To help relieve members of the Royal Naval Reserve and their dependents within the London Divisions SOI who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress.

## What it funds

The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and armed forces / emergency services for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve reported income of £7,950 and spending of £8,925. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £33.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve give each year?

The register does not break out The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £8,925. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,701 a year.

### How large is The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve?

In its latest reported year The Captains Fund London Division Naval Reserve reported income of £7,950 and spending of £8,925.


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