Royal Navy Winter Sports Association
Analysis
Royal Navy Winter Sports Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Portsmouth. It was registered in October 2023, 3 years ago. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Royal Navy Winter Sports Association reported income of £700k and spending of £567k, spending 81% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Royal Navy Winter Sports Association sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Quilter Foundation (£671k), Charitable Giving (£708k) and Phoenix Domestic Abuse Services (£665k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 50%, donations and legacies 26% and investments 24%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £15k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 150 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 26%
- Trading 50%
- Investments 24%
In the charity's own words
The Royal Navy Winter Sports Association Charity provides invaluable opportunities for sailors and marines to engage in a variety of winter sports, across eight disciplines on the snow and ice, operating throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. The charity aims to support both competitive and grassroots athletes, while also prioritising fitness and personal development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Quilter Foundation | London | £671k |
| Charitable Giving | Tavistock | £708k |
| Phoenix Domestic Abuse Services | Abertillery | £665k |
| Winchester Hospice Fundraising Charity | Hampshire | £712k |