# Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1066734 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1066734)
- Latest income: £6,274; spending £7,460
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-naval-association-1066734

The branch has ex service and current members of the Royal Navy together with associate members who wish to join our social meetings, outings and fundraising and also may require help, advice and information.

## 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 | £6,274 | £7,460 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,785 | £4,446 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,717 | £6,245 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,915 | £4,957 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,412 | £3,265 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> As per rna (266982)

## What it funds

Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) reported income of £6,274 and spending of £7,460. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £26.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) 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 Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) fund?

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

### Does Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) give each year?

The register does not break out Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch)'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 £7,460. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,275 a year.

### How large is Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch)?

In its latest reported year Royal Naval Association (Bridport Branch) reported income of £6,274 and spending of £7,460.


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