Finance Score: -4

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 8

Deficit on unrestricted reserves: -2
Deficit latest year: -2

12+ Trustees: -1
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 9

THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHILDREN'S FUND

The Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress. Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support. Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
This charity has an endowment fund which generates most of its income
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are 13 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

There was a deficit on unrestricted reserves of £54,787 at the last year end after deducting the value of own use assets
Income was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 9 years

www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk

ceo@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk

023 9263 9536

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£1,107	£1,878	£-771	£30	£12,569	£-55	-0.4	8	3
31/03/22	£1,053	£1,453	£-400	£21	£13,388	£375	3.1	6	2
31/03/21	£1,089	£1,469	£-380	£31	£12,673	£214	1.8	6	20
31/03/20	£1,149	£1,473	£-324	£32	£10,760	£232	1.9	5	20
31/03/19	£1,550	£1,475	£76	£39	£11,391	£388	3.2	5	20
31/03/18	£1,365	£1,492	£-127	£41	£10,534	£129	1	4	0
31/03/17	£1,217	£1,428	£-211	£53	£10,479	£23	0.2	4	0
31/03/16	£10,272	£716	£9,556	£45	£9,564	£19	0.3	4	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 5%
Highest pay band: £80,000-£90,000
Liabilities/Assets: 2%
Liabilities/Income: 22%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: -0%
Reserves/Spending: -0.4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 2

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Armed Forces/Emergency Service Efficiency
Disability
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

How it operates

Makes Grants to Individuals

Where it operates

Throughout England And Wales,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

8 employees
3 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Charity
£100,000	06/07/2023	Grant funding for bespoke services that respond to the unique needs of the Children or Young People of those serving in the Royal Naval Service including the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet ....more Grant funding for bespoke services that respond to the unique needs of the Children or Young People of those serving in the Royal Naval Service including the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Reserves.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£99,856	10/02/2023	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£99,856	10/02/2023	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Charity
£100,000	07/07/2022	Grant funding support for bereaved children of officers who served in the Royal Naval Service: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their Reserves
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Charity
£100,000	27/09/2021	Grant funding support for Officers' children, and bereaved children of seafarers who work in the Royal Naval Service and the Reserves.
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Fund
£100,000	31/07/2020	Grant funding for welfare support for Officers' and bereaved children of the Royal Navy: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their Reserves
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Fund
£100,000	31/07/2020	Grant funding for welfare support for Officers' and bereaved children of the Royal Navy: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their Reserves
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Charity
£100,000	11/07/2019	Grant funding for welfare support for Officers and bereaved children of the Royal Naval Service: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their Reserves
Seafarers UK - Grant to Naval Children's Charity
£100,000	11/07/2019	Grant funding for welfare support for Officers and bereaved children of the Royal Naval Service: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their Reserves
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£270,000	01/04/2018	Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes

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How is it governed?

Trustees (13)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 12/13 persons

LIEUTENANT COLONEL IAN WILLIAM GRANT Appointed: 2006

ANNETTE PENFOLD Appointed: 2022

CAPTAIN THOMAS EARLY Appointed: 2021

CDR SIMON HOWELL Appointed: 2022

CDR STEVE WARNER Appointed: 2023

CHRISTOPHER CHARLES TITE (Chair) Appointed: 2022

DR LINDA WILLIAMS Appointed: 2021

ELLEN RIIS-WHITE Appointed: 2019

KEVIN ARNOLD Appointed: 2018

LT ED STOUT Appointed: 2018

REAR ADMIRAL MARTIN CONNELL RN Appointed: 2019

CDR. HEATHER RIMMER MBE RN Appointed: 2015, Other trusteeship: WOMEN'S ROYAL NAVAL SERVICE BENEVOLENT TRUST,

CLAIRE LOUISE ROBSON Appointed: 2016, Other trusteeship: THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION,

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 27/01/2015, number: 1160182

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

8 returns made; all on time

Main office

Castaway House
Stamshaw
Portsmouth
PO2 8RN

Objectives

3.1 The object of the CIO is the relief of Beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress.3.2 The charity trustees may relieve Beneficiaries in need by:3.2.1 making grants of money to them; or3.2.2 providing or paying for goods, services or facilities for them; or3.2.3 making grants of money to other persons or bodies who provide goods, services or facilities to those in need.

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