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The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

London Charity No 313013 · Charity Commission Reg 037808 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.97
Program expenses£0.97 (£18.7 million)
97% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 037808. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £24M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has £24M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £628K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £24M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Marine Society and Sea Cadets. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement. The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £24M is well above the peer average of £628K.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 037808.

You can verify The Marine Society and Sea Cadets in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets directly through its donation page (https://www.ms-sc.org/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets was first registered in 1962, making it approximately 64 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
97% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andy Helliwell
Trustee

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andy H••••••••
Trustee
DA
David D•••••
Trustee
DE
Deana R•••• M••
Trustee
DR
Dr K••• R••••••••• O••
Trustee
GA
Gareth H••••••
Trustee
HO
Honor W•••••••••••••• M••
Trustee
JE
Jeremy J••• H••••• P•••
Trustee
JO
John D••••••
Trustee
JO
Jonathan R•••••••••
Trustee
KI
Kirsten H••••••
Trustee
LA
Laurelle B••••
Trustee
LE
Leonie A•••••
Trustee
MI
Michael S••••••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen E••••• P•••
Trustee
ST
Steve S•••• O••
Trustee
ST
Stuart E••••• C•••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£23.6M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£18.8M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£16.5M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£19.4M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£14.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets This page 89 £23.6 million 97%
The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust 89 £978,597 99%
Redbridge Citizens Advice Bureau 89 £587,530 100%
National Paralympic Heritage Trust 89 £505,342 94%
Soft Touch Arts Limited 89 £772,799 95%
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust 89 £1.4 million 100%
Esteem 89 £543,398 92%
Georgian Theatre (Richmond) Trust Ltd 89 £543,912 97%
Siobhan Davies Dance Company 89 £907,602 97%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Marine Society and Sea Cadets

What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.
When was The Marine Society and Sea Cadets founded?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets was founded in 1962.
Where is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets located?
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets trustworthy?
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's registration number?
Registration: 037808 (United Kingdom).
What is The Marine Society and Sea Cadets's website?
https://www.ms-sc.org
Are donations to The Marine Society and Sea Cadets tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.