# Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1068796 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1068796)
- Website: https://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/Christchurch
- Latest income: £2,395; spending £5,348
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Armed forces / emergency services, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Dorset, Hampshire, Bournemouth, Poole
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christchurch-branch-royal-naval-association

To provide support and financial assistant to all members and ex-members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy, and WRNS. To assist any local charities with Naval influence. To provide guidance to any of these, in respect of financial assistance. To provide financial assistance if required.Social activities, Companionship ,outings and Welfare for members and their families.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,395 | £5,348 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,948 | £5,655 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,948 | £5,655 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £20.2k | £8,183 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,730 | £6,248 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> As per rna (266982)

## What it funds

Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment, armed forces / emergency services and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association reported income of £2,395 and spending of £5,348. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £31.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Bournemouth and Poole.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (royal-naval-association.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Bournemouth and Poole.

### Does Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association give each year?

The register does not break out Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,348. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,218 a year.

### How large is Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association?

In its latest reported year Christchurch Branch Royal Naval Association reported income of £2,395 and spending of £5,348.


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