Is Royal Society of Marine Artists a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royal Society of Marine Artists as a registered charity (number 289944) 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 Society of Marine Artists's charity number?

Royal Society of Marine Artists's charity number is 289944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289944?

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Does Royal Society of Marine Artists have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Society of Marine Artists. 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 Society of Marine Artists?

Royal Society of Marine Artists's website listed in our register data is http://rsma-web.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.

When was Royal Society of Marine Artists registered as a charity?

Royal Society of Marine Artists was entered on the register on 10 December 1984.

Registered charity · No. 289944

Royal Society of Marine Artists

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Royal Society of Marine Artists is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Royal Society of Marine Artists?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £7,225
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £13,502
Registered charity number: 289944
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: rsma-web.co.uk

Quick answer

Royal Society of Marine Artists (number 289944) 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 Society of Marine Artists do?

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Society of Marine Artists

Answers Royal Society of Marine Artists 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 Society of Marine Artists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 December 1984
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Society of Marine Artists registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Society of Marine Artists yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Society of Marine Artists. 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

What should you check before donating to Royal Society of Marine Artists?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Society of Marine Artists a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royal Society of Marine Artists as a registered charity (number 289944) 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 Society of Marine Artists's charity number?: Royal Society of Marine Artists's charity number is 289944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 289944?: Search 289944 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 Society of Marine Artists do?: The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.
Does Royal Society of Marine Artists have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Society of Marine Artists. 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 Society of Marine Artists?: Royal Society of Marine Artists's website listed in our register data is http://rsma-web.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 Society of Marine Artists?: The register does not record Royal Society of Marine Artists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Royal Society of Marine Artists registered as a charity?: Royal Society of Marine Artists was entered on the register on 10 December 1984.

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.