MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION
Registration #1135661 · Registered
www.mna.org.uksecretary@mna.org.uk
8 Cumberland Place Southampton SO14 2BH
The Merchant Navy Association is a maritime charity that represents all seafarers in the UK and has the additional benefit of MNA branches in local communities. The objectives remain as stated in our constitution and our activities focus on meeting the needs of the seafaring community, both ashore and afloat, especially in times of hardship, sickness, bereavement and times of conflict.
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About MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION
MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1135661). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £73,762 and total expenditure of £43,763, a spending ratio of 59% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: The Merchant Navy Association is a maritime charity that represents all seafarers in the UK and has the additional benefit of MNA branches in local communities. The objectives remain as stated in our constitution and our activities focus on meeting the needs of the seafaring community, both ashore and afloat, especially in times of hardship, sickness, bereavement and times of conflict. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 59.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £73,762 | £43,763 | 59% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026