# Royal Naval Association Dartford Branch

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1069253 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1069253)
- Latest income: £6,200; spending £6,339
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-naval-association-dartford-branch

Mostly relating to the Royal Naval Association and activities with other branches of the armed forces.

## 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 | £6,200 | £6,339 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,048 | £4,553 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,358 | £3,976 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,229 | £3,196 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,481 | £2,982 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to further the efficiency & well being of the service, preserve its traditions and encourage recruiting.2) to foster comradeship and "esprit de corps" among those who have served or are serving in our Naval forces.3) to provide facilities for bringing members together.4) to perpetuate the memory of those members of our Naval forces who have died in the service of their country.5) to provide relief from conditions of need, hardship or distress, to persons who serve in or have served in our Naval forces and all dependants of such persons.6) to advise and assist members in their search for employment.7) to advise members and their dependants on personal matters, such as pensions, compensations, health and social security benefits, and other subjects affecting their welfare.8) to pursue any of the above for the benefit of members of former members, and their dependants, of the Naval forces of former members of the Commonwealth.

## What it funds

Royal Naval Association Dartford Branch is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Royal Naval Association Dartford Branch reported income of £6,200 and spending of £6,339. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £21k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Naval Association Dartford 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 Dartford Branch fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Royal Naval Association Dartford 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 £6,339. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,209 a year.

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

In its latest reported year Royal Naval Association Dartford Branch reported income of £6,200 and spending of £6,339.


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