Unit Institute Fund Royal Marines Poole
Analysis
Unit Institute Fund Royal Marines Poole is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poole. It was registered in July 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under armed forces, emergency and public safety. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Unit Institute Fund Royal Marines Poole reported income of £178k and spending of £194k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £136k to £178k (+30%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 200 England and Wales charities whose main cause is armed forces, emergency and public safety and that reported income, Unit Institute Fund Royal Marines Poole sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (£171k), Wardroom Mess HMS Seahawk (£180k) and Little Troopers (£170k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity is for providing and assisting service personnel to more effectively perform their roles within the Armed Forces of the Crown by providing and supporting social activities, sporting and adventure training and associated facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers | Calne Road | £171k |
| Wardroom Mess HMS Seahawk | Helston | £180k |
| Little Troopers | Surrey | £170k |
| Artillery Centre Other Funds | Salisbury | £190k |