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Charity Details:

The Merchant Navy Association

SC052677Registered charity from 12 July 2023
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Address 8 Cumberland Place
Southampton
Hampshire
Postcode SO14 2BH
Website https://www.mna.org.uk
Regulatory Type Cross-Border
Link to Charity Commission https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
Object:
Objectives The Objects of the Charity are for public benefit, to provide charitable support and services to the Association's members, other connected persons, or associations, societies or other bodies whose objects are similar. 3.1 To relieve and assist all serving and retired seafarers and their dependants who are in hardship or distress by; 3.1.1 fostering comradeship and consideration to all those in the community of the sea. 3.1.2 endeavouring to assist members and when appropriate other eligible persons, to find access to information and practical support on such matters as pensions, health, social security, debt management and other subjects affecting their welfare. 3.1.3 endeavouring to provide grants to assist members and other eligible persons in financial need for the purchase of goods, services or facilities or, in exceptional circumstances payment of priority debts. This may also be undertaken in partnership with other charitable organisations. 3.1.4 signposting those seeking advice for a career at sea, to appropriate organisations and encouraging both young and life-long learners to maximise their opportunities. 3.1.5 signposting those seeking background and historical information about the Merchant Navy to appropriate sources. 3.2 To inform the public about: 3.2.1 the purpose of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets and their role in the commercial life of the United Kingdom. 3.2.2 the impact of our maritime heritage, as an island nation, on world events and the often significant and strategic role of our seafarers.
Details of the charity's operations
Charity Status: Active
Last Updated: 10 Dec 2024
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 12 Jul 2023
Geographical Spread: Scotland and other parts of the UK
Main Operating Location: Outwith Scotland
Purposes: "the advancement of education","the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage"
Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups"
Types of activity undertaken: "It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals","It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Information Submission History
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Accounts
31 Aug 2024 £86,019 £58,375 14 Nov 2024 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Charity Commission website
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSCR allowed an additional 9 months grace period for charities that were overdue/late when their annual information due by date fell between 01 March 2020 and 31 March 2021.

If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Information on details of charity trustees

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Charity accounts and constitution – what information do we publish?

From January 2026, OSCR will begin publishing annual reports and accounts in full online once they are received. This marks a change from the current approach, where OSCR publishes accounts for certain charities, depending on their legal form and income, with personal details redacted.

When a charity publishes its accounts on its website and has supplied us with a link, we have made this available. From late 2017, where the charity is a company, a registered social landlord or is also registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, a link is provided to the relevant regulator’s website where the accounts are made available. We accept no responsibility for the functionality, accuracy, or content of external websites – if you experience a technical issue with an external link, you should contact the charity directly.

You have the right to the following information under section 23 (1)(a) and (b) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, from the charity direct:

  • a copy of the charity’s latest statement of accounts
  • a copy of the charity’s constitution.

In addition to the above, a charity may also be able to provide you with previous years’ accounts and constitutions, although it is not obliged to do so. You can contact the charity to request this information using the contact details on the charity’s Register entry.

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