Is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royal Naval Patrol Service Association as a registered charity (number 273148) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number?

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number is 273148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 273148

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Royal Naval Patrol Service Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,859
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £13,553
Registered charity number: 273148
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Europa Room
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.rnpsa.co.uk

Quick answer

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association (number 273148) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Royal Naval Patrol Service Association do?

The object of the Association shall be to unite all those men and women who served with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the years 1939 to 1946. To assist them and their widows and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress. It is also responsible for the maintainance of the National RNPSA Museum at the Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Naval Patrol Service Association

Answers Royal Naval Patrol Service Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Royal Naval Patrol Service Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 May 1977
Also known as: Harry Tates Navy
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Naval Patrol Service Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Naval Patrol Service Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royal Naval Patrol Service Association as a registered charity (number 273148) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number?: Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number is 273148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 273148?: Search 273148 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Royal Naval Patrol Service Association do?: The object of the Association shall be to unite all those men and women who served with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the years 1939 to 1946. To assist them and their widows and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress. It is also responsible for the maintainance of the National RNPSA Museum at the Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft.
Does Royal Naval Patrol Service Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Naval Patrol Service Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Royal Naval Patrol Service Association?: Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.rnpsa.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Royal Naval Patrol Service Association?: The register does not record Royal Naval Patrol Service Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Royal Naval Patrol Service Association registered as a charity?: Royal Naval Patrol Service Association was entered on the register on 17 May 1977.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.